A patient with an acute exacerbation of asthma is not responding to the standard dose and frequency of an aerosolized bronchodilator and is now receiving small-volume jet nebulizer (SVN) therapy every 30 minutes. Which of the following would you recommend to the patient's physician at this time?

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Continuous nebulization may be necessary in severe cases of acute exacerbation of asthma when standard therapy is not effective. This allows for a continuous and sustained delivery of the bronchodilator medication, potentially improving the patient's condition. Discontinuing the aerosolized bronchodilator or adding more diluent to the SVN are not recommended options. Increasing the frequency of SVN therapy may cause excessive bronchodilation, which can lead to adverse effects, such as tachycardia and tremors.

A Patient with an Acute Exacerbation of Asthma Is Not