A client with asthma reports "not being able to take deep breaths." The nurse auscultates decreased breath sounds in the bases,and no wheezes.What is the nurse's best action?

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Decreased wheezing accompanied by decreased breath sounds can mean airway occlusion from mucus and from inflammation.The nurse should assess the client's oxygenation and determine whether additional interventions are needed.Coughing forcefully may cause the smaller airways to collapse and may not help the client.Encouraging the client to remain calm and to try to take deep breaths is not helpful.Although providing documentation is important,the nurse needs to do more than that.

A Client with Asthma Reports "Not Being Able to Take