Question # 66

A patient with severe asthma attack develops “silent chest” with poor air movement, lethargy, and SpO₂ 78%. What is the MOST urgent concern?

Options:

A.

Patient is improving due to less wheezing

B.

Impending respiratory failure and arrest

C.

Excessive O₂ causing hypoventilation

D.

Onset of pulmonary edema

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