A 13-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Asthma

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma.Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as a part of an asthmatic attack?

• A) Headache
• B) Chest pain
• C) Wheezing
• D) Low heart rate

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Definitions:

Lingual Frenulum

A fold of mucous membrane located under the tongue, which assists in the mobility and positioning of the tongue.

Vestibule

A space or cavity at the entrance of some structures in the body, such as the mouth, ear, or nose.

Gingivae

Also known as gums, these are the soft tissues that surround and protect the teeth in the mouth.

Papillae

Projections on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds, involved in the sensation of taste.