A patient presents to the emergency department with exacerbation of asthma that occurred while eating breakfast at a local buffet. The nurse would ask which assessment questions? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Did you eat bacon or sausage?"
2. "Did you have any dairy products?"
3. "Did you drink orange juice?"
4. "Did you have pastries with nuts?"
5. "Did you drink coffee?"
1,2,4
Rationale 1: The nitrates in processed foods may trigger asthma.
Rationale 2: Some people with asthma react to dairy products.
Rationale 3: Orange juice is not a known trigger for asthma.
Rationale 4: Nuts may trigger asthma in some people.
Rationale 5: Coffee is not a known trigger for asthma.
Global Rationale: The nitrates in processed foods may trigger asthma. Some people with asthma react to dairy products or nuts. Orange juice and coffee are not known triggers for asthma.
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