A patient seen in the asthma clinic has recorded daily peak flow rates that are 75% of the baseline. Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

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The patient's peak flow reading indicates that the condition is worsening (yellow zone). The patient should take the bronchodilator and recheck the peak flow. Depending on whether the patient returns to the green zone,indicating well-controlled symptoms,the patient may be prescribed oral corticosteroids or a change in dosing of other medications. Keeping the next appointment is appropriate,but the patient also needs to be taught how to control symptoms now and use the bronchodilator.

A Patient Seen in the Asthma Clinic Has Recorded Daily