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History and physical
The client is a 36-year-old female with moderate persistent asthma. She takes fluticasone/salmeterol 250 mcg/50 mcg, 1 inhalation twice daily, and albuterol 90 mcg/inhalation, 2 inhalations every 4 to 6 hours PRN.
Nurses notes
The client reports that she has had more severe asthma symptoms than usual in the past week. Her forced expiratory volume has been 60 to 65% even with multiple doses of albuterol for several days in a row. She came to the hospital feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and reporting “heart palpitations.” Upon assessment, no wheezes were found. Her oxygen saturation is 99% on room air.


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Review H and P, and nurse’s note. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

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Rationale: Tachydysrhythmia from albuterol overuse requires monitoring (
A) and cautious albuterol use (
C). Breath sounds (
A) and airway edema (H) assess respiratory status.

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