A 67-year-old male patient is complaining of shortness of breath. The patient cannot remember how many times he used his inhaler prior to your arrival. Which of the following should be your next action?

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When a patient's status is uncertain or their condition is beyond your scope of practice, the proper course of action is to contact medical direction for further guidance. In this case, since the patient cannot confirm how many times he has used his inhaler, it is recommended to contact medical direction for advisement.

A 67-Year-Old Male Patient Is Complaining of Shortness of Breath