A nurse is collecting data from a client who has asthma. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse administer first for severe wheezing?

The nurse should administer bronchodilators first for severe wheezing. Bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles in the airways, which helps to open them up and make it easier to breathe. Option b is incorrect because beta blockers are not typically used to treat asthma and can actually worsen symptoms in some clients. Option c is incorrect because inhaled steroids are used to reduce inflammation in the airways over time and are not typically used for immediate relief of severe wheezing. Option d is incorrect because anti-inflammatory agents are used to reduce inflammation in the airways over time and are not typically used for immediate relief of severe wheezing.