Asthma
Asthma ( 35 Questions)
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Question 5 :
A client with a history of respiratory issues asks the nurse about asthma. How should the nurse explain asthma's basic nature?
Incorrect. Asthma primarily affects the respiratory system, not the joints and muscles.
Incorrect. Asthma is not an autoimmune disorder and does not primarily involve inflammation of the skin.
Incorrect. While asthma involves inflammation, it is not typically an acute respiratory infection.
Correct Answer: D) "Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that involves the narrowing of the airways."
Rationale:
Correct Answer: D
A) Incorrect. Asthma primarily affects the respiratory system, not the joints and muscles.
B) Incorrect. Asthma is not an autoimmune disorder and does not primarily involve inflammation of the skin.
C) Incorrect. While asthma involves inflammation, it is not typically an acute respiratory infection.