During Assessment of a Patient with a History of Asthma

question 17

Multiple Choice

During assessment of a patient with a history of asthma, the nurse notes wheezing and dyspnea. The nurse will anticipate giving medications to reduce

• A) laryngospasm.
• B) pulmonary edema.
• C) airway narrowing.
• D) alveolar distention.

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Definitions:

Specific Overt Behaviour

Observable actions or responses in individuals that can be explicitly identified and measured.

Personality Trait

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior across different situations and time.

Self-Induced

Generated or caused by one's own actions or decisions.

Behaviour Modification Programs

Structured approaches aiming to change maladaptive behaviors into positive ones through reinforcement techniques.