Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack.A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Agitation. During an asthma attack, hypoxemia can lead to decreased oxygen supply to the brain, causing agitation due to increased respiratory effort and anxiety. This is a common manifestation of hypoxemia in asthma. Hypotension (A), dysphagia (B), and nausea (C) are not typically associated with hypoxemia during an asthma attack. Hypotension may occur in severe cases of anaphylaxis or shock, dysphagia is difficulty swallowing which is not a common symptom of hypoxemia, and nausea is more commonly associated with gastrointestinal issues rather than respiratory distress.