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A child with asthma has a heart rate of 160 bpm and a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/minute. The child appears restless and anxious and is given albuterol via nebulizer. Which finding would indicate that the nebulizer treatment has been effective?

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Answer:

The best indicator of the effectiveness of the albuterol is an increase in peak expiratory flow rate.

Step-by-step explanation:

Albuterol (SHORT-ACTING beta-2 AGONIST ) IS a bronchodilator results in opening and relaxation of the respiratory airways, thus resulting in a greater exchange of air.

As there is greater exchange of air , it is reflected as a higher peak expiratory flow rate.

Hence The best indicator of the effectiveness of the albuterol is an increase in peak expiratory flow rate.

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