A patient with a history of asthma is admitted to the hospital in acute respiratory distress.During assessment of the patient,the nurse would notify the physician immediately on finding which of the following assessment data?

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Decreased breath sounds and decreased audible wheezing are signs of worsening respiratory distress and could indicate that the patient's airway is constricting and becoming more obstructed. This would require immediate intervention from the physician. The other options, while important to monitor, do not indicate immediate need for medical intervention.

A Patient with a History of Asthma Is Admitted to the Hospital