A 6-year-old who has asthma is demonstrating a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing and has a 35% personal best peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). Based on these findings, which action should the nurse implement first?
A) Administering a bronchodilator as prescribed
B) Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
C) Placing the child in a supine position
D) Providing a cup of hot tea to soothe the airways