The nurse is caring for a patient with asthma. Asthma may best be defined as which of the following?
A) An acute inflammatory disease of the larynx
B) A chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs
C) An acute inflammatory disease of the airway
D) A chronic inflammatory disease of the airway
Ans: D
Feedback: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway, resulting in airway hyperesponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production.
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An organizational chart may include:
a. management responsibilities b. personnel contact information c. job duties and responsibilities d. reporting structure or chain of command
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