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Your patient is a 63-year-old male who is having an asthma attack. You note that he has diminished breath sounds on both sides with slight wheezing. Vital signs are blood pressure 148/92, pulse 112, respirations 34, and a pulse oximeter reading of 90 percent. You received orders to assist the patient with his inhaler but the patient doesn't appear to be getting much better. Which of the following would you determine as a result of your reassessment?
A) He is allergic to penicillin and shellfish.
B) The patient had his appendix out last year.
C) The patient takes medication for high blood pressure.
D) His pulse oximeter reading has dropped to 78 percent.
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I'll mark this topic solved now thanks to you!
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Don't forget to vote! You're welcome Happy Dummy
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