The client has an increased anteroposterior chest diameter, dyspnea, and nasal flaring. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
A) hypoxia related to pneumonia and ineffective airway clearance related to dyspnea edema.
B) ineffective breathing pattern related to hyperventilation related to increased anteroposterior diameter.
C) risk for ineffective airway clearance related to infection as evidenced by dyspnea and yellow-green sputum.
D) impaired gas exchange related to increased carbon dioxide and irritability.

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Ineffective breathing pattern is the state in which a person's inspiration and/or expiration pattern does not provide adequate ventilation.

The Client Has an Increased Anteroposterior Chest Diameter, Dyspnea, and Nasal