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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