A client has angioedema of the lower face. What will the nurse assess next?
a. Pulse oximetry
b. Airway patency
c. Breath sounds
d. Chest wall symmetry
B
Angioedema of the lower face includes the mouth and can rapidly lead to laryngeal edema and obstruction of the airway. Other assessments of the client's respiratory status could be done after the airway is assessed, such as pulse oximetry, breath sounds, and chest symmetry.
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