NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Respiratory

You are caring for a child with acute exacerbation of asthma. What would indicate a worsening of the condition?
  1. Increased wheezing
  2. Decreased wheezing
  3. Warm, dry skin
  4. A pulse rate of 90 beats per minute
Explanation
Answer: B - Decreased wheezing would indicate a worsening of the condition. This could indicate an inability of the child to move air. With treatment, increased wheezing would indicate an improvement in the child’s condition.
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