A nurse auscultates a client's lung fields.Which action should the nurse take based on the lung sounds?
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Stridor is the sound heard,and it indicates severe airway constriction.The nurse must administer a bronchodilator to get air into the lungs.Administering oxygen,assessing vital signs,and elevating the client's head will not help until the client's airways are open.

A Nurse Auscultates a Client's Lung Fields