A nurse is caring for a 16-year-old adolescent who just received rescue medication for an asthma exacerbation. Prior to the medication administration. nursing assessment revealed tearfulness, a respiratory rate of 32/min, wheezing in all lobes, oxygen saturation level of 91% on room air. inability to speak. and nasal flaring. The nurse should recognize that which of the following manifestations would indicate the client's condition is improving?

Rationale: A. Being calm and able to speak indicates relief of respiratory distress, improved air movement, and adequate oxygenation, signs of improvement. B. A downward trend in oxygen saturation would indicate worsening of the condition. C. An increasing respiratory rate signals ongoing or worsening respiratory distress. D. Frequently changing positions suggests the patient is still trying to compensate for difficulty breathing, not improvement.