Sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscles

The nurse is assessing a client’s respirations and notes the client is using the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscles for breathing. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse to take? Document the findings afipnormal breathing. Recognize that the client is using accessory muscles. ‘ Count the client’s respirations. Auscultate the client’s breath sounds.