[Solved]: A child with asthma has been monitoring their peak…

A child with asthma has been monitoring their peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and has been maintaining it within 90% of their personal best. Today, the child is experiencing symptoms and their PEFR is at 40% of their personal best. The child’s parent calls the office and asks the nurse what they should do. What would the nurse instruct the parent to do first? “Have them use a short-acting bronchodilator right away.” “Have them use their low-dose steroid inhaler now and again in 15 minutes.” “You need to take them to the emergency department right away.” “Continue to watch their PEFR readings and call back if they go below 40%.”