SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).Your patient is a 78-year-old woman whose breathing is labored and audible. She is pale but conscious. Her son tells you that she went to the doctor that morning, was diagnosed with pneumonia, and has a prescription for antibiotics, but that a few hours later she appeared to take a turn for the worse.Since your patient is responsive, you should pay attention to her ________, which may indicate whether her situation is getting worse.

A. pulse rate
B. oxygenation level
C. facial expressions
D. expiration rate


Answer: C

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