A nurse is caring for a toddler who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Which of the following findings indicates improvement?

A. Improved hydration is important but not directly indicative of an asthma attack improvement. B. A barking cough is often associated with conditions like croup and does not indicate improvement in asthma symptoms. C. Decreased temperature is not a specific indicator of improvement in asthma and may not correlate with the severity of an asthma attack. D. Decreased stridor indicates a reduction in airway obstruction and inflammation, signifying an improvement in the child’s respiratory status during an asthma attack.