Which of the following would be the BEST treatment for a four-year-old having an acute asthma attack?
A) Deliver humidified oxygen, and a beta2-agonist by small-volume nebulizer.
B) Provide oxygen and a fluid bolus at 10 mL per kilogram up to 200 cc's.
C) Deliver oxygen via a nasal cannula and administer racemic epinephrine via nebulizer.
D) Provide oxygen and administer SQ epinephrine at a dosage of 0.10 mg/kg.
Answer: A
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