A patient has been medicated during an asthma attack. Which assessment finding indicates that the therapy is ineffective?
a. Trachea is at the midline.
b. Oxygen saturation is 96%.
c. Respiratory rate is 22 breaths/min.
d. Peak expiratory flow is 40% below expected value.
ANS: D
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