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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 26-year-old female is brought to the emergency department while having an asthma attack. She is given a nebulizer treatment with the medication albuterol. The nurse's immediate assessment priority would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because monitoring the patient's respiratory rate and SpO2 with a pulse oximeter is crucial during an asthma attack. This assessment helps determine the effectiveness of the nebulizer treatment and the patient's oxygenation status. Rapid assessment of respiratory distress is essential in managing asthma attacks.
Choice A is incorrect because determining the time of the patient's last meal is not the immediate priority during an asthma attack.
Choice B is incorrect because while monitoring temperature and blood pressure is important, assessing respiratory function takes precedence during an asthma attack.
Choice D is incorrect because providing education on asthma management and treatment can be done after stabilizing the patient's condition and addressing the immediate respiratory distress.
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