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Which client should the nurse assess first after receiving the morning report?
The client with asthma exhibiting expiratory wheezing and an elevated respiratory rate indicates acute respiratory distress, which is a life-threatening conditi
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Question: Which client should the nurse assess first after receiving the morning report?
Answer options:
- A client with stable chronic heart failure awaiting discharge.
- A client prescribed a laxative who has not had a bowel movement in 2 days.
- A client with diabetes whose blood glucose is 8.5 mmol/L before breakfast. ✅ A client with asthma who has expiratory wheezing and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min.
Correct answer: A client with asthma who has expiratory wheezing and a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min.
Explanation: The client with asthma exhibiting expiratory wheezing and an elevated respiratory rate indicates acute respiratory distress, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.
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