Which of the following is a priority to include in the instructions given to a patient who has bronchitis?
a. Avoid malnutrition. c. Increase activity.
b. Decrease overweight status. d. Avoid cigarette smoking.
D
Bronchitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the tracheobronchial tree. Acute bronchitis is caused by the spread of upper respiratory viral infections to the bronchi. Predisposing factors for chronic bronchitis include cigarette smoking, air pollution from industry and transportation, and chronic infections. Cigarette smoking is one of the most significant risk factors for developing bronchitis. Malnutrition is considered a possible risk factor. Obesity and inactivity are not correlated with bronchitis.
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