You are assessing a 12-year-old female in respiratory distress and a history of asthma. What statement, made by her mother, would be most concerning?

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The statement "Two years ago she needed to have a breathing tube in her throat" is the most concerning as it indicates a severe exacerbation of asthma that required intubation. This suggests that the patient may be at higher risk for a severe exacerbation and requires urgent medical attention. The other statements may also be concerning, but are not as immediately alarming as the implication that the patient has had a previous life-threatening episode of asthma.

You Are Assessing a 12-Year-Old Female in Respiratory Distress and a History