Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with asthma?
1. Wheezing and anxiety
2. Barking cough and increased blood pressure
3. Bradycardia and restlessness
4. Anemia and hypoxia
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Common symptoms in asthma include wheezing, anxiety, cough, shortness of breath, tachycardia, restlessness, increased blood pressure, and hypoxia. Barking cough, bradycardia, and anemia are not common symptoms of asthma.
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