A Child with a History of Asthma Presents to the School

A child with a history of asthma presents to the school nurse complaining of wheezing. The nurse assesses the child and notes that the respiratory rate is 36 and expiratory wheezes are heard throughout the lung field. The child's oxygen saturation is 98%. Which is the best initial action by the nurse?

A) Call the child's parents to come pick up the child.
B) Have the child use his metered-dose inhaler.
C) Call 911 to request emergency medical assistance.
D) Have the child lie down to see if the symptoms subside.