Case Study Scenario: A 27-year-old male presents to the emer…
Case Study Scenario: A 27-year-old male presents to the emergency room with confusion, difficulty speaking, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and diaphoresis. His respiratory rate is 44 breaths per minute, and his oxygen saturation is 84%. The patient has a 10-year history of asthma and typically uses a salbutamol inhaler (2 puffs, three times a day) and salmeterol (2 puffs every morning). He is an active basketball player but often forgets to take his inhalers as prescribed. He has a history of chain smoking for about 10 years, which he quit recently after his girlfriend left him, and has been smoke-free for some time. He received a flu vaccination six months ago and has a family history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His mother is an active smoker, although they do not live together. Which of the following nursing action are most important for this client? Select all that apply.