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Read the Patient's Assessment Below: Assessment

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Read the patient's assessment below: Assessment
Since he is wheezing, his cough is probably bronchospastic. He did not improve after using a bronchodilator in the office. Therefore, I believe the patient has a URI and bronchiolitis.
Which of the following is a correct translation of this patient's Assessment?


A) The author of this health record believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that prevents coughing. The patient was then diagnosed upper respiratory inflammation and inflammation of the bronchioles.
B) The author of this health record believes the cough is related to an involuntary contraction of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchioles.
C) The author of this health record believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchioles, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi. The patient was then diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and inflammation of the bronchus.
D) The author of this health record believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after taking a drug prevents coughing. The patient was then tested for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchioles.
E) The author of this health record believes the cough is related to an inflammation of the bronchus, but the patient did not improve after using a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud" or mist that is inhaled by the patient. The patient was then treated for an upper respiratory infection and diagnosed with inflammation of the bronchus.

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