- Administering oral corticosteroids.
- Immediately administering a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) via nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler with spacer.
- Encouraging the child to lie down.
- Taking a detailed history of the child's allergies.
5. A 7-year-old child with asthma presents with an acute exacerbation, characterized by severe wheezing, dyspnea, and pulsus paradoxus. What is the critical initial nursing intervention in this situational scenario?
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