The nurse is providing care to a client admitted for acute shortness of breath. Which assessment findings indicate the need for an immediate intervention by the nurse?  Is it retractions and fatigue, or shallow respirations at a rate of 24? Which one is more detrimental.

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The nurse is providing care to a client admitted for acute shortness of breath. Which assessment findings indicate the need for an immediate intervention by the nurse? 

Is it retractions and fatigue, or shallow respirations at a rate of 24? Which one is more detrimental. 

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