Question # 36

A 14-year-old student reports chest pain and shortness of breath after running during PE. Vital signs show tachycardia and the student appears anxious but has no history of asthma. The school nurse’s first action is to:

Options:

A.

Have the student continue light activity to “work through it.”

B.

Have the student sit quietly, loosen tight clothing, assess further (including lung sounds and history), provide reassurance, and activate emergency response if symptoms worsen or persist.

C.

Administer albuterol from the health office stock.

D.

Call the parent and wait for pick-up without intervention.

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