ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question
A client with a history of asthma is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which medication would the nurse expect to administer first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbation, rapidly relieving bronchospasm. Prednisone (B), Ipratropium (C), and Montelukast (D) are adjunctive or long-term therapies.
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