A patient with heart failure has clavicle muscle retractions, nostril flaring, and labored breathing. Vital signs are blood pressure 162/84 mm Hg, pulse 120 beats/min, and respirations 32/min. Which patient data requires immediate action?
A) Quiet, shallow respirations
B) Jaw jutting forward to inhale
C) Leaning on the over-bed table
D) Use of neck accessory muscles
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