A 13 year-old patient in the ED is complaining of dyspnea, chest tightness, and a loose productive cough. The patient has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute and bilateral wheezing in the lungs. What treatment should the respiratory therapist initiate?

A. levalbuterol
B. oxygen
C. salmeterol
D. PEP

Answer: B. oxygen

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