Introduction

Introduction ( 5 Questions)

A nurse is planning to teach a client who has asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes bronchoconstriction, mucus production, and coughing. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate for explaining the pathogenesis of asthma to the client?


Correct Answer: A

Choice A reason: This is a correct answer because it accurately describes the pathogenesis of asthma and its triggers. Asthma is caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain triggers, such as allergens, infections, or irritants, that leads to inflammation, bronchoconstriction, mucus production, and coughing.

Choice B reason: This is an incorrect answer because it confuses asthma with another condition called pulmonary hypertension, which is characterized by high blood pressure in the lungs and reduced oxygen supply.

Choice C reason: This is an incorrect answer because it confuses asthma with another condition called pulmonary edema, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs and impaired gas exchange.

Choice D reason: This is an incorrect answer because it confuses asthma with another condition called cystic fibrosis, which is a genetic disorder that affects the mucus glands and causes thick and sticky mucus in the lungs and other organs.




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