While providing care to an elderly individual with chronic obstructive lung disease, a nurse realizes that further teaching is necessary when the patient states:
1. "I get my flu shot every year."
2. "I wash my hands all the time, especially when I'm in public places."
3. "I only come in close contact with others who have a respiratory illness."
4. "I always take my respiratory medications and antibiotics."
ANS: 3
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