Pediatric division with acute asthma attack

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A child is admitted to the pediatric division with an acute asthma attack. The nurse assesses the lung sounds and respiratory rate. The parent asks the nurse, "Why is my child's chest sucking in above their stomach? How should the nurse respond? Your child is using their chest muscles to help them breathe. Your child's lung muscles are swollen so they are using abdominal muscles. Your child's infection is causing them to breathe harder. Your child will require additional testing to determine the cause.

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