A 22-year-old client with moderate persistent asthma present…
A 22-year-old client with moderate persistent asthma presents with increased wheezing over the past 24 hours and reports waking twice last night with shortness of breath. Assessment findings include RR 26/min, mild intercostal retractions, SpO₂ 94% on room air, and ability to speak in full sentences. The client’s personal best peak flow is 500 L/min. Today’s peak flow reading is 300 L/min. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?