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The mother of a client is apprehensive about taking home her 2 year old who was diagnosed with asthma after being admitted to the emergency room with difficulty breathing and cyanosis. She asks the nurse what symptoms she should look for so that this problem will not happen again. The nurse instructs her to watch for the following early symptoms:
A. Fever, runny nose, and hyperactivity
B. Changes in breathing pattern, moodiness, fatigue, and edema of eyes
C. Fatigue, dark circles under the eyes, changes in breathing pattern, glassy eyes, and moodiness
D. Fever, cough, paleness, and wheezing
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
(A) The child with asthma may not have fever unless there is an underlying infection. (B) Edema of the eyes will not be present because the child with asthma is more likely to have dehydration related to excessive water loss during the work of breathing. (C) All of these symptoms indicate decreased oxygenation and are early symptoms of asthma. (D) Coughing and wheezing are not early signs of difficulty.
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