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    Hesi rn health assessment proctored exam
    A client arriving to the emergency department reports trouble breathing and tightness in the chest that started while exercising at the gym. The nurse observes the client is afebrile, heart rate 96 beats/minute, respirations 32 breaths/minute, and pulse oximeter reading of 85%. Audible wheezing is heard on expiration with a decrease in tactile fremitus and bilateral breath sounds. The client displays intercostal retracting and prolonged expirations. Based on the findings, the nurse should recognize the client is exhibiting symptoms of which condition?

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