A patient who is short of breath and has a history of right arm paralysis from a stroke has asked you to help him use his metered-dose inhaler containing albuterol. Since your medical director requires on-line authorization for albuterol, you would:
A) contact medical command for authorization.
B) withhold the medication and transport.
C) advise the hospital that the patient will need albuterol
D) administer the medication and document accordingly.
A
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