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KIM [24]
3 years ago
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You are dispatched to a middle school for a 16-year-old female experiencing an asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in

severe respiratory distress. The school nurse informs you that she has tried several times to contact the patient's parents but has not been successful. You should:
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1 answer:
Crank3 years ago
4 0
If possible, have someone reference her emergency medical forms filed with the school so you can see who else to contact. If she has an inhaler (usually albuterol) administer that as directed, and get her to a hospital if the other methods dont present a solution.

Source: I have severe asthma
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