Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's manifestations?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Inability to exhale retained CO2 (D) causes air trapping and hyperinflation in asthma due to bronchoconstriction. Airway responsiveness increases (A is incorrect), inflammation is heightened (B is incorrect), and alveolar elasticity loss (C) is not acute in asthma.