A resident orders 4 mL of 20% Mucomyst aerosolized for an asthma patient.You are called by the unit secretary about the order.Which of the following should you do?

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Bronchospasm is a common side effect of acetylcysteine administration.This side effect is more likely in asthmatic patients and is less common when using the 10%,rather than the 20%,solution.The risk can be ameliorated by pretreatment with a bronchodilator.

A Resident Orders 4 ML of 20% Mucomyst Aerosolized for an Asthma