While at school, a school-aged child with a history of asthma develops feelings of tight chest and cough. Which medication would the school nurse need to administer?

A. Inhaled steroid: Inhaled corticosteroids are used for long-term control of asthma and are not typically used during an acute asthma attack. They work by reducing inflammation, but they do not provide immediate relief of bronchoconstriction. B. Oral leukotriene modifiers: Leukotriene modifiers are used for long-term asthma management, but they are not effective in providing quick relief during an acute asthma attack. C. Inhaled beta agonist: Beta agonists (e.g., albuterol) are the first-line treatment for quick relief during an asthma attack. They work by relaxing the muscles around the airways to improve airflow and relieve symptoms like chest tightness and coughing. D. Oral steroids: Oral steroids (e.g., prednisone) are used for severe asthma exacerbations, but they are not used as the first-line treatment for quick relief of symptoms like tight chest and cough. They take time to reduce inflammation.