Review the electronic health record (EHR) and answer the question that follows. History & Physical Progress Notes Date/TimeHistory & Physical 12/24/20XX 0930 Chief Complaint: acute exacerbation of asthma History of Present Illness: 41-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with shortness of breath, wheezing, and an “upset” stomach. Reports three exacerbations in the last nine months and frequently waking at night, states, “I can’t catch my breath.” Reports intermittent exercise intolerance. Admitted to the medical-surgical unit for further diagnostic testing. Received albuterol nebulizer x2 with 2L NC oxygen support in ED with respiratory relief. Allergies: pollen, penicillin, aspirin Current Vital Signs: Temperature: 98.4 °F (36.9 °C); Heart rate: 92 bpm; Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute; Blood pressure: 116/80 mmHg; Pulse oximetry: 98% on room air Current medications: Multivitamin, estradiol, albuterol nebulizers, PRN Medical history: asthma, diagnosed in childhood Surgical history: hysterectomy Review of Systems: General: Clean, well-groomed appearance Neurological: Alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation (A&O x 4) Cardiovascular: Regular rate and rhythm. S1 and S2 present. Respiratory: Respirations even and unlabored at rest; Lungs clear to auscultation (CTA); denies shortness of breath Gastrointestinal: Reports regular, daily bowel movements. Denies abdominal pain or GI upset at this time Genitourinary: Denies urinary symptoms. Musculoskeletal: Ambulates without difficulty and denies pain. Integumentary: Skin pink, warm, and dry. Social History: Works full-time; married, sexually active, lives with husband, no children Family History: No significant family history was reported Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options. The client is at risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndromerespiratory failurestatus asthmaticus due to exposure to a known allergenside effects of medicationsincreased work of breathing.
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