The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Asthma

question 44

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client with asthma.Scattered wheezes are noted,and the client's oxygen saturation is 88%.What other assessments are essential for the nurse to perform?

• A) Assess for accessory muscle use.
• B) Assess anterior-posterior diameter.
• C) Assess inspiration/expiration ratios.
• D) Assess the suprasternal notch.
• E) Perform a stress test.
• F) Assess a chest x-ray.
• G) Assess mucous membranes.

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