Because the diagnosis of asthma can be difficult in that it mimics other conditions, the nurse gives priority to assessing an older client who presents with symptoms of acute respiratory distress for:
A)substernal chest pain.
B)a history of panic attacks.
C)any known allergies.
D)bruising on the chest.

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The symptoms of asthma mimic other conditions such as myocardial ischemia.

Because the Diagnosis of Asthma Can Be Difficult in That