A nurses assessment reveals that a client with COPD may be experiencing bronchospasm. What
Assessment finding would suggest that the patient is experiencing bronchospasm?

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Wheezing and diminished breath sounds are consistent with bronchospasm. Crackles are usually attributable to other respiratory or cardiac pathologies. Bronchospasm usually results in rapid, inefficient breathing and agitation.

A Nurses Assessment Reveals That a Client with COPD May