The Nursing Assessment That Would Indicate a Need for Suctioning

Multiple Choice

The nursing assessment that would indicate a need for suctioning a patient with Guillain-Barré who is experiencing impaired breathing patterns because of neuromuscular failure is:

A) Decreased pulse rate, respiration of 20 breaths per minute
B) Increased pulse rate, adventitious breath sounds
C) Increased pulse rate, respiration of 16 breaths per minute
D) Decreased pulse, abdominal breathing