A child is admitted to the hospital with asthma. Which assessment findings support this diagnosis?

A) Nonproductive cough, wheezing
B) Fever, general malaise
C) Productive cough, rales
D) Stridor, substernal retractions

Nonproductive Cough

A dry cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, typically indicating a narrowing or obstruction of the airways.

Asthma Diagnosis

The clinical identification of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and difficulty breathing.