Read the Following Patient Assessment: "Since He Is Wheezing, His

question 7

Multiple Choice

Read the following patient assessment: "Since he is wheezing, his cough is probably bronchospastic. He did not improve after using a bronchodilator in the office. Therefore, I believe the patient has a URI and bronchiolitis." Which of the following is a correct translation of this patient's assessment?

• A) The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that prevents coughing. The patient was then diagnosed upper respiratory inflammation and inflammation of the bronchioles.
• B) The health care provider believes the cough is related to an involuntary contraction of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchioles.
• C) The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchioles, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchus.
• D) The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug prevents coughing. The patient was then tested for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchioles.
• E) The health care provider believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after using a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient. The patient was then treated for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchus.

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