A school nurse is caring for a 10-year-old girl who is having an asthma attack. What is the preferred intervention to alleviate this client's airflow obstruction?
A) Administer corticosteroids by metered dose inhaler
B) Administer inhaled anticholinergics
C) Administer an inhaled beta-adrenergic agonist
D) Utilize a peak flow monitoring device
Ans: C
Feedback:
Asthma exacerbations are best managed by early treatment and education of the patient. Quick-acting beta-adrenergic medications are the first used for prompt relief of airflow obstruction. Systemic corticosteroids may be necessary to decrease airway inflammation in patients who fail to respond to inhaled beta-adrenergic medication. A peak flow device will not resolve short-term shortness of breath.
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