A child is admitted to the pediatric division with an acute asthma attack. The nurse assesses the lung sounds and respiratory rate. The mother asks the nurse, "Why is his chest sucking in above his stomach? The nurse's most accurate response is:
A) He will require additional testing to determine the cause?
B) He is using his chest muscles to help him breathe?
C) His infection is causing him to breathe harder?
D) His lung muscles are swollen so he is using abdominal muscles?
Ans: B
Feedback:
The client will use accessory muscles to ease dyspnea and improve breathing.
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