The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

The nurse is admitting a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has shortness of breath and dyspnea. Which of the following assessment findings is most important to report to the health care provider?

A) The client has bibasilar lung crackles.
B) The client is sitting in the tripod position.
C) The client's respiratory rate has decreased from 30 to 10 breaths/minute.
D) The client's pulse oximetry indicates an O₂ saturation of 91%.