The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with newly diagnosed asthma. What should be included in the discharge teaching?
a. "Fluid fills the tiny sacs in the lungs and makes breathing difficult."
b. "Symptoms are caused by inflammation in the lining of your airways."
c. "You may notice large amounts of pus-like sputum that has a foul odor."
d. "The chest wall becomes stiff and air movement is restricted in individuals with asthma."
ANS: B
Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the mucosal lining of the bronchial tree and spasm of the bronchial smooth muscles (bronchospasm). A. Alveoli are not generally affected in asthma. C. Some sputum may be present, but purulent sputum suggests infection, not asthma. D. Noncompliance of the chest wall occurs in restrictive, not obstructive, disorders.
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