A 10-year-old patient presents to the Emergency Department with an acute asthma attack. The patient is experiencing wheezing, difficulty breathing, and a rapid heartbeat. What is the first line of treatment the nursing officer should administer?
1
Oral corticosteroids to reduce airway inflammation.
2
High-flow oxygen therapy to increase oxygen saturation.
3
Inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs) for immediate bronchodilation.
4
Intravenous antibiotics to prevent potential respiratory infection.