Allergies and Asthma in Children
Allergies and Asthma in Children ( 15 Questions)
A client is experiencing asthma symptoms and seeks advice on managing their condition.
What advice should the nurse provide regarding asthma management?
Asthma attacks can be relieved with quick-relief medications (not long-term control medications), but this advice focuses on symptom management rather than addressing the root causes of asthma symptoms. Long-term control medications are used to prevent symptoms over time, not for immediate relief.
Using inhalers and nebulizers only during asthma exacerbations is not a recommended approach to asthma management. Asthma management often involves both long-term control medications and quick-relief medications. Using inhalers and nebulizers during exacerbations is essential, but they can also be part of a daily management plan for some individuals.
Regular monitoring of lung function is essential for managing asthma. Monitoring helps assess the effectiveness of treatment and allows for adjustments to the management plan as needed. Neglecting regular monitoring can lead to uncontrolled asthma and worsening symptoms. These rationales address all the questions.
Choice A rationale:
Asthma attacks can be relieved with quick-relief medications (not long-term control medications), but this advice focuses on symptom management rather than addressing the root causes of asthma symptoms.
Long-term control medications are used to prevent symptoms over time, not for immediate relief.
Choice B rationale:
Using inhalers and nebulizers only during asthma exacerbations is not a recommended approach to asthma management.
Asthma management often involves both long-term control medications and quick-relief medications.
Using inhalers and nebulizers during exacerbations is essential, but they can also be part of a daily management plan for some individuals.
Choice C rationale:
Regular monitoring of lung function is essential for managing asthma.
Monitoring helps assess the effectiveness of treatment and allows for adjustments to the management plan as needed.
Neglecting regular monitoring can lead to uncontrolled asthma and worsening symptoms.