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A patient with a history of severe asthma presents to the emergency room with an acute exacerbation. What is the priority nursing intervention?
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Starting an IV line for fluid resuscitation
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Obtaining a chest X-ray
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Correct answer Administering prescribed bronchodilators and steroids
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Administering a sedative to calm the patient
Rationale
During an acute asthma exacerbation, the priority is to reopen the airways and reduce inflammation, which is achieved through the administration of bronchodilators and steroids. The other options, while potentially useful in certain scenarios, are not the immediate priority in managing an asthma exacerbation.
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