Question

a client being seen in the emergency department has labored respirations. auscultation reveals inspiratory and expiratory wheezes. oxygen saturation is 86%. the client was nonresponsive to an albuterol (ventolin) inhaler and intravenous methylprednisolone (solu-medrol). the nurse administers the following prescribed treatment first: oxygen therapy through a non-rebreather mask oral fluid of at least 2500 ml/day intravenous magnesium sulfate normal saline 0.9% at 100 ml/hr intravenously

Explanation:

The client has labored respirations, wheezes, and low oxygen saturation (86%). The priority is to address the hypoxemia. Oxygen therapy via a non - rebreather mask provides high - concentration oxygen, which is crucial to improve oxygen saturation quickly. Oral fluid, intravenous magnesium sulfate, and normal saline infusion are not the immediate priority compared to correcting the oxygen deficit.

Answer:

A. Oxygen therapy through a non - rebreather mask