A patient who is short of breath and has a history of stroke with right arm weakness has asked that you help him with the administration of atrovent by way of his metered-dose inhaler. Since your medical director requires on-line authorization for atrovent, you should:
A) administer the medication.
B) contact medical direction for authorization.
C) assess the patient for side effects.
D) withhold the medication and transport.
Answer: B
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