Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The nurse has performed the initial assessments of 4 patients admitted with an acute episode of asthma.
Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to call the health provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute asthma is characterized by expiratory wheezes. Sudden cessation of wheezing is an ominous sign indicating that the small airways are collapsed, requiring immediate intervention.
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