Asthma

Asthma ( 35 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client with asthma. Which symptom should the nurse identify as an early indicator of an asthma exacerbation?


Correct Answer: A

A) Correct. Frequent use of a rescue inhaler is often an early sign that asthma symptoms are worsening and may precede an exacerbation.

B) Incorrect. Rarely experiencing chest tightness does not necessarily indicate the early stages of an asthma exacerbation.

C) Incorrect. The absence of wheezing or coughing is not an early indicator of worsening asthma symptoms; wheezing is a common asthma symptom.

D) Incorrect. Infrequent nighttime awakenings due to asthma may be a sign of well-controlled asthma but do not necessarily signal an exacerbation.




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