After administering a bronchodilator to a patient through a small-volume nebulizer, which one of the following statements made by the patient should be of most concern to an EMT?

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If the patient reports that their chest feels heavy after receiving a bronchodilator, it may indicate that the medication has not been effective or that the patient's condition has worsened. This should be of most concern to the EMT and may require further intervention or transport to a higher level of care. The other symptoms listed (shakiness, dry mouth, nervousness) are common side effects of bronchodilators and are not as concerning unless they are severe or persist.

After Administering a Bronchodilator to a Patient Through a Small-Volume