A Patient with a History of Asthma Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of asthma is admitted to the hospital in acute respiratory distress. During assessment of the patient, the nurse would notify the health care provider immediately about

• A) a pulse oximetry reading of 90%.
• B) a peak expiratory flow rate of 240 ml/min.
• C) decreased breath sounds and wheezing.
• D) a respiratory rate of 26 breaths/min.

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