Which treatment is appropriate for an emphysemic patient?

For an emphysemic patient, the appropriate treatment includes the use of bronchodilators such as Ventolin, which helps open up the airways, making it easier for the patient to breathe. In addition, supplemental oxygen is often necessary because emphysema can lead to low oxygen levels in the blood due to the damage to the lungs and reduced lung capacity.

Ventolin is a short-acting beta-agonist that relaxes muscles in the airways and provides quick relief of respiratory symptoms. Supplemental oxygen aims to improve oxygenation and can be vital in preventing or treating respiratory failure in these patients.

While antibiotics and steroids can be helpful in treating acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, they are not typically the first-line treatments unless there is evidence of an infection or significant inflammation. Other options, such as intravenous fluids and pain management or physical therapy and counseling, are supportive and might be part of a broader treatment plan but are not the immediate interventions needed during an acute management scenario for emphysema.