The nurse caring for a 2-year-old client diagnosed with pneumonia and respiratory distress instructs the parent about the child's retractions. Which statement by the parent indicates that the teaching was effective?

a) "The skin around my child's ribs pulls in with each breath."
b) "My child's breathing seems faster than usual."
c) "My child coughs a lot during the day."
d) "My child prefers lying down instead of sitting up."