The nurse is teaching a client with asthma how to avoid attacks. What information does the nurse give the client? (Select all that apply.)
a. "You should not dust your furniture."
b. "Stay inside as much as possible."
c. "Stay away from people who are sick."
d. "Do not go out in the fall."
e. "Stay out of the snow."
f. "Do not take aspirin."
A, F
Dusting the furniture may increase dust in the air and cause an asthma attack. Aspirin may sti-mulate asthma. Staying inside probably will not help. Staying away from snow probably will not have an effect on the client's attacks; neither will going outside during the fall.
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