The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has a baseline peak flow reading of 600 mL and calls the nurse, stating that the current peak flow is 420 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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The client's peak flow is 70% of normal, in the yellow zone, indicating a need for immediate use of short-acting ?2-adrenergic SABA medications. Assessing for correct use of medications or exposure to allergens also is appropriate, but would not address the current decrease in peak flow. Because the client is currently in the yellow zone, hospitalization is not needed.

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