The nurse, caring for a client with asthma, would expect to provide which of the following to this client?
1. Instruction on aggravating factors
2. Oral and nasal suctioning
3. Oxygen therapy
4. Ventilatory support
1. Instruction on aggravating factors
Rationale:
Treatment for the client with asthma includes instruction on the identification and avoidance of aggravating factors. Oral and nasal suctioning is not indicated with the treatment of asthma. Clients with asthma are not prescribed oxygen therapy. Clients with asthma do not usually need ventilatory support.
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