The Nurse Is Discharging a Patient with Asthma

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discharging a patient with asthma.As part of the discharge instruction,the nurse instructs the patient to prevent exacerbation by:

• A) obtaining an appointment for follow-up pulmonary function studies 1 week after discharge.
• B) limiting activity until the patient is able to climb two flights of stairs.
• C) taking all asthma medications as prescribed.
• D) taking medications on a "prn" basis according to symptoms.

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