When obtaining a peak expiratory flow rate for a patient with acute bronchospasm, you should:
A) ask the patient to fully exhale before blowing into the mouthpiece.
B) perform the test three times and take the best rate of the three readings.
C) administer one bronchodilator treatment before obtaining the first reading.
D) ensure that the patient is in a supine position to obtain an accurate reading.
Answer: B) perform the test three times and take the best rate of the three readings.
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