Which physical signs indicate labored breathing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Grunting on expiration
b. Elevating shoulders and ribs on inspiration
c. Tensing neck and shoulder muscles
d. Substernal retraction
e. Productive cough
A, B, C, D
Labored breathing may be indicated by expiratory grunting, inspiratory elevation of shoulders and ribs, tensing neck and shoulder muscles, and substernal retraction. Productive cough is not a sign of labored breathing.
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