Which of the following is TRUE of asthma in the pediatric patient?

A) Bronchodilators are more effective in pediatric patients than in adults, and steroids are rarely indicated.
B) Oxygen and nebulized beta agonists are indicated in the initial phase of an asthma attack.
C) Bronchodilators are effective primarily when treating the second phase of an asthma attack.
D) The primary therapeutic goal in the initial phase of an asthma attack is to rehydrate the patient and administer mucolytic and anti-inflammatory agents.


B

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