Which of the following represent the immediate signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing bronchospasm during the administration of a bland aerosol?
1)Percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (%FEV₁)

Question

Which of the following represent the immediate signs and symptoms of a patient experiencing bronchospasm during the administration of a bland aerosol?
1)Percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (%FEV₁)<75%
2)Adventitious breath sounds
3)Increased work of breathing
4)Change of breathing pattern

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Monitoring for reactive bronchospasm should consist of peak flow measurements or %FEV₁ before and after therapy; auscultation for adventitious breath sounds; observation of the patient's breathing pattern and overall appearance; and,most essentially,communication with the patient during therapy to determine the perceived work of breathing.

Which of the Following Represent the Immediate Signs and Symptoms