Mr.Smith is having a routine asthma attack.Which of the following assessment techniques is least useful for assessment of Mr.Smith? A)Auscultation B)Vital signs C)SpO₂ D)Chest x-ray

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A chest x-ray is least useful for assessing a routine asthma attack. Asthma attacks are caused by narrowing of the airways, which cannot be seen on a chest x-ray. Auscultation (listening to breath sounds), vital signs (including pulse oximetry), and assessment of respiratory effort are all important in assessing a patient with asthma.

MrSmith Is Having a Routine Asthma Attack