The nurse is caring for an elective orthopedic surgery patient with mild intermittent asthma.During the second postoperative day, the patient has an asthmatic episode while eating lunch.When contacting the physician for orders, the nurse is seeking an order for:

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A short-acting selective beta-agonist inhaler, such as albuterol, is the first-line treatment for an acute asthma attack because it quickly relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle, leading to rapid relief of symptoms.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Elective Orthopedic Surgery Patient