Asked by Janae Hernandez on Apr 29, 2024
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An adult patient with a history of allergies comes to the clinic complaining of wheezing and difficulty in breathing when working in his yard. The assessment findings include tachypnea, the use of accessory neck muscles, prolonged expiration, intercostal retractions, decreased breath sounds, and expiratory wheezes. What do these findings suggest?
A) Asthma
B) Atelectasis
C) Lobar pneumonia
D) Heart failure
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing, which can be a sign of various conditions, including respiratory infections, congestive heart failure, or acidosis.
Intercostal Retractions
The inward movement of the spaces between the ribs during inspiration, a sign of respiratory distress indicating increased effort to breathe.
Expiratory Wheezes
High-pitched sounds heard with a stethoscope during exhalation, indicating airflow obstruction in the airways.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma and differentiate it from other respiratory conditions.
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May 06, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma and differentiate it from other respiratory conditions.
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