When the Nurse Is Asked What Causes Asthma,how Should the Nurse

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Multiple Choice

When the nurse is asked what causes asthma,how should the nurse respond? Asthma is thought to be caused by:

• A) An autosomal recessive trait
• B) Autoimmunity
• C) Excessive use of antibiotics as a young child
• D) Interactions between genetic and environmental factors

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Definitions:

Holter Monitor

A device that attaches electrodes to a patient’s chest for the purpose of obtaining a 24-hour ECG tracing in an accessory tape recorder.

ECG Electrodes

Small, adhesive patches used during an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect electrical activity of the heart and record it.

Chest Wall

The structure comprising the ribs, sternum, and spine that encloses and protects the thoracic cavity and its contents.

Routine Annual Physical Examination

A yearly health checkup that includes a general physical exam and various tests to assess an individual's health.