The nurse plans care for the patient who has newly diagnosed asthma and receives albuterol nebulizer therapy.The patient's respiratory rate is 34 breaths per minute, and breath sounds reveal wheezing throughout both lung fields.Which outcome is the nurse's priority for this patient within 24 hours?

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The priority outcome is to stabilize the patient's respiratory status, indicated by a reduction in the respiratory rate to an acceptable level, as this reflects improved breathing and effective asthma management.

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