The nurse is planning strategies for managing a new asthma client's symptoms. Which strategies will decrease the risk for bronchospasms?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Educating the client regarding the use of asthma medications
2. Educating the client regarding environmental control measures
3. Successfully managing comorbidities
4. Not making changes once asthma control has been achieved
5. Using the maximum amount of medication allowed to achieve asthma control
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends client education regarding the use of medication for symptoms.
Rationale 2: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends education regarding environmental triggers.
Rationale 3: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends managing comorbidities.
Rationale 4: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends a stepwise, flexible approach to asthma control based on the frequency and severity of symptoms.
Rationale 5: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends identifying the minimum amount of medication needed to control symptoms.
Global Rationale: The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program recommends incorporation of four components of care: medications, patient education, environmental control measures, and management of comorbidities. The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) recommends a stepwise, flexible approach to asthma control based on the frequency and severity of symptoms using the minimum amount of medication.
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