The student nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient with asthma. Which teaching point has the highest priority and should be included in the plan of car the student is developing?
A) Avoid contact with fur-bearing animals
B) Change filters on heating and air conditioning units frequently
C) Take prescribed medications as scheduled
D) Avoid goose-down pillows
Ans: C
Feedback: Although all of the measures are appropriate for a client with asthma, taking prescribed medications on time is the most important measure in preventing asthma attacks.
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To prevent complications caused by a common problem of Huntington's disease, the nurse should
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