A seven-year-old presents to the clinic with an exacerbation of asthma symptoms. On physical exam, the nurse would expect which of the following findings? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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In asthma exacerbation, airway obstruction leads to decreased transmission of sound and vibrations. Therefore, decreased vocal resonance and decreased tactile fremitus are expected. Wheezing is a hallmark sign of airway constriction seen in asthma. Increased tactile fremitus and bronchophony are more indicative of conditions where lung tissue is denser, such as pneumonia, not asthma.

A Seven-Year-Old Presents to the Clinic with an Exacerbation of Asthma