A client with chronic asthma comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. A nurse should question the client about which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Allergies
B) Frequency of attacks
C) Severity of attacks
D) Antiasthma drugs currently being taken
E) Antiasthma drugs taken in the past
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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In clients with chronic asthma, the nurse questions the client concerning allergies, frequency and severity of attacks, factors that cause or relieve attacks, and any antiasthma drugs used currently or taken previously.
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