An Older Patient Is Diagnosed with Asthma

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older patient is diagnosed with asthma. What should the nurse teach the patient about this health problem? Select all that apply.

• A) It is a type I hypersensitivity response.
• B) Items that precipitate attacks must be identified.
• C) It is not particularly prevalent in the older person.
• D) Symptoms of the disorder likely were present earlier in life.
• E) Medications to treat may aggravate other medical problems.

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