Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
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.