What is the first action a medical assistant should take when a patient is experiencing an acute asthmatic episode in the medical office?
Take the patient’s blood pressure
Administer a quick-relief inhaler prescribed to the patient
Have the patient try to drink water to calm down
Begin chest compressions
In the event of an acute asthmatic attack, the priority is to ensure the patient can breathe. Administering a quick-relief medication, usually a short-acting beta-agonist inhaler, can help to rapidly open the airways and alleviate bronchospasm. Monitoring vital signs is important but follows after ensuring the patient is receiving the medication necessary to open airways. Administering oxygen or contacting emergency services might be necessary subsequent steps depending on the severity of the asthmatic attack and response to initial treatment.
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