ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administering a nebulized beta-adrenergic. This is the highest priority because it helps to rapidly dilate the bronchioles, improving airflow and oxygenation in the client. This immediate action is crucial in managing an acute asthma exacerbation and can prevent respiratory distress. Providing supplemental oxygen (
B) is important but not the highest priority. Administering an intravenous corticosteroid (
C) is beneficial for reducing inflammation but takes longer to take effect compared to a beta-adrenergic. Encouraging the client to use their inhaler (
D) is helpful, but in an acute exacerbation, a nebulized beta-adrenergic is more effective for immediate relief.
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