When assessing an individual during an acute asthma episode,you should expect to find (Select all that apply.)
A) use of accessory breathing muscles.
B) expiratory wheezing.
C) foul-smelling sputum.
D) coughing.
E) feeling of chest tightness.

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Manifestations of an acute asthma episode include use of accessory breathing muscles,wheezing,coughing,and a feeling of tightness in the chest.Foul-smelling sputum is not characteristic of acute asthma.

When Assessing an Individual During an Acute Asthma Episode,you Should