129. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with bronchiolitis and is experiencing increasing respiratory distress. The nurse notes retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting. What technical nursing assessment is critical for detecting worsening respiratory status?
A.
Only monitoring oxygen saturation.
B.
Continuous monitoring of respiratory rate, effort, breath sounds, and color, and assessing for signs of fatigue.
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C.
Only monitoring heart rate.
D.
Checking temperature.
📖 Additional Information
Only monitoring oxygen saturation.
Continuous monitoring of respiratory rate, effort, breath sounds, and color, and assessing for signs of fatigue.
