What instrument should the asthma patient have at home to monitor his/her status and to help indicate when to call the doctor?
A)Pulse oximeter
B)Densitometer
C)Peak flow meter
D)Blood pressure cuff

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A peak flow meter is a handheld device that measures the maximum speed at which a person can exhale, which is an indicator of how open the airways are. Asthma patients can use this at home to monitor their status and identify any decline in lung function, which could be an early warning sign of an asthma attack. If the readings are consistently low, the patient should call their doctor for a review of their asthma management plan. The other options (A, B, D) are not relevant to monitoring asthma symptoms.

What Instrument Should the Asthma Patient Have at Home to Monitor