You are treating a short of breath 9-year-old male with a history of asthma. On scene he presents in severe respiratory distress with noted intercostal retraction, lethargy, and expiratory wheezing. His pulse is 136, respirations 32, and SpO2 95%. You have assisted him with his albuterol MDI and are transporting emergently to the hospital. As you reassess the patient, what finding is most
concerning?
A) SpO2 94%
B) Increased wheezing
C) Heart rate 88
D) Blood pressure 100/64
C
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