The nurse suspects a client is experiencing atopic asthma when which of the following are assessed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Shortness of breath with exertion
2. Nighttime coughing
3. Chest tightness
4. Wheezing
5. Rash
6. Ear pain
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Clinical manifestations of atopic asthma include shortness of breath with exertion, nighttime coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and a rash. Ear pain is not associated with this disorder.
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