A patient in the emergency department reports tightness in his chest and shortness of breath after mowing his lawn several hours ago on a warm, humid day. On assessment, the patient has a heart rate of 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute, blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg, and an oral temperature of 97.2 degrees F. Expiratory wheezing is heard on auscultation of his lungs. The nurse suspects that the patient is most likely experiencing asthma due to:
A) air pollution.
B) infection.
C) exercise.
D) allergens.

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Exercise-induced asthma is a common trigger for asthma attacks.

A Patient in the Emergency Department Reports Tightness in His