Which physical assessment(s) would be pertinent to the patient with asthma? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lung sounds
b. Patient color
c. Respiratory rate and effort
d. Peak expiratory flow
e. Pulse oximetry reading
f. Bowel sounds
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Lung sounds, pallor and color, respiratory rate and effort, peak expiratory flow, and pulse oximetry should be assessed in the patient with asthma. Assessment of bowel sounds is not pertinent.
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