A 67-year-old male patient is complaining of shortness of breath. The patient cannot remember how many times he used his inhaler prior to your arrival. Which of the following should be your next action?
A) Call medical direction for advisement.
B) Assist the patient in the self-administration of his inhaler.
C) Transport the patient to the hospital.
D) Auscultate the lung sounds and administer the inhaler if you hear wheezing.
A
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