Multiple Choice
A patient with asthma who has a baseline peak flow reading of 600 mL calls the nurse, stating that the current peak flow is 420 mL. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Tell the patient to go to the hospital emergency department.
B) Instruct the patient to use the prescribed albuterol (Proventil) .
C) Ask about recent exposure to any new allergens or asthma triggers.
D) Question the patient about use of the prescribed inhaled corticosteroids.
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