The nurse explains common triggers for asthma attacks to a client who was recently diagnosed. Which triggers should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Household dust
2. Aspirin (ASA)
3. Exercise in dry, warm climates
4. Tobacco smoke
5. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: Tobacco smoke, household dust, and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen are just a few examples of asthma triggers.
Rationale 2: Tobacco smoke, household dust, and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen are just a few examples of asthma triggers.
Rationale 3: Exercise in dry, warm climates is incorrect because exercise in dry, cold climates can cause asthma attacks.
Rationale 4: Tobacco smoke, household dust, and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen are just a few examples of asthma triggers.
Rationale 5: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because this medication is not known to be an asthma trigger.

Global Rationale: Tobacco smoke, household dust, and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen are just a few examples of asthma triggers. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because this medication is not known to be an asthma trigger.