Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of asthma who presents with decreased breath sounds and prolonged expiration. The nurse should prioritize which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased breath sounds and prolonged expiration indicate an asthma exacerbation with bronchoconstriction, requiring a bronchodilator to open airways. Coughing (B) is ineffective during an attack, X-rays (C) are diagnostic, and supine positioning (D) worsens breathing.
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