A client with asthma asks the nurse which type of medication will decrease bronchoconstriction associated with asthma. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?
1. "Bronchodilators."
2. "Corticosteroids."
3. "Expectorants."
4. "Antitussives."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Bronchodilators decrease bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 2: Bronchodilators decrease bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 3: Bronchodilators decrease bronchoconstriction.
Rationale 4: Bronchodilators decrease bronchoconstriction.
Global Rationale: Bronchodilators decrease bronchoconstriction. Corticosteriods, expectorants, and antitussives to not decrease bronchoconstriction.
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