The Emergency Department Nurse Is Evaluating the Effectiveness of Therapy

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) O2 saturation is >90%.
C) Accessory muscle use has decreased.
D) Respiratory rate is 16 breaths/minute.

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