The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack who stops wheezing and has inaudible breath sounds. The reason for this change is:
A) The attack is over.
B) The airways are so swollen that no air can get through.
C) The swelling has decreased.
D) Crackles have replaced wheezes.
Ans: B
Feedback: During an acute attack, wheezing may stop and breath sounds become inaudible because the airways are so swollen that air can't get through. If the attack is over and swelling has decreased, there would be no more wheezing and less emergent concern. Crackles don't replace wheezes during an acute asthma attack.
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