Posted: August 17th, 2017

A client with asthma has low pitched wheezes present on the final half of exhalation. One hour later the client has high pitched wheezes extending throughout exhalation. This change in assessment indicates to the nurse that the client

A client with asthma has low pitched wheezes present on the final half of exhalation. One hour later the client has high pitched wheezes extending throughout exhalation. This change in assessment indicates to the nurse that the client

A. Has increased airway obstruction
B. Has improved airway obstruction
C. Needs to be suctioned
D. Exhibits hyperventilation