A Patient Has Been Medicated During an Asthma Attack

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has been medicated during an asthma attack.Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the therapy is ineffective?

• A) Trachea is at the midline.
• B) Oxygen saturation is 96%.
• C) Respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute
• D) Peak expiratory flow is 40% below expected value

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