A child has a chronic,nonproductive cough and diffuse wheezing during the expiratory phase of respiration.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Prepare to administer a bronchodilator.
B) Give ordered antibiotics on time.
C) Provide oxygen via face tent.
D) Assess the airway for a foreign body.

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Children with asthma usually have these chronic symptoms.The nurse will prepare to administer a bronchodilator.Antibiotics are not used in asthma unless the child also has a bacterial infection,but there is no indication that this is the case.There is also no indication the child needs oxygen at this point.These manifestations do not suggest a foreign body aspiration.

A Child Has a Chronic,nonproductive Cough and Diffuse Wheezing During