Multiple Choice
The emergency department nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of therapy for a patient who has received treatment during an asthma attack.Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the therapy has been effective?
A) No wheezes are audible.
B) Oxygen saturation is >90%.
C) Accessory muscle use has decreased.
D) Respiratory rate is 16 breaths/minute.
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