A Client with Moderate and Persistent Asthma Has Obtained Control

question 26

Multiple Choice

A client with moderate and persistent asthma has obtained control with Salmeterol (Serevent Diskhaler Disk) as a prophylactic bronchodilator before exercise. Recently he has been using it more frequently and has awoken with an asthma attack on a few occasions. What does the nurse suspect is the possible reason for the change in his asthma condition?

• A) Is not taking the medication as directed.
• B) Needs to have the dose reduced and work back up to the full dose.
• C) Has developed a tolerance to the medication.
• D) May not be taking the correct mix of medications.

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