A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 6-year o…
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 6-year old client with a history of asthma. The child’s caregiver reports increasing frequency of cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath over the past 24 hours, despite adherence to prescribed medications. The child is wheezing audibly and using accessory muscles to breathe. Respiratory rate is 32 breaths per minute, and oxygenation saturation is 91% on room air. Which order from the health care provider should the nurse implement first?