The nurse is caring for a patient who has asthma. The provider has ordered an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) , 2 puffs q4 to 6h PRN wheezing. The patient's last dose was 4 hours ago. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Administer 2 puffs of albuterol with the MDI.
B) Auscultate the patient's lung sounds.
C) Give the albuterol if the patient reports wheezing.
D) Give the medication and evaluate its effectiveness.
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