The nurse notes that a client has a prescription for a peak expiratory flow meter.For which health problem should the nurse prepare teaching for this client?
A) Asthma
B) Pneumonia
C) Emphysema
D) Pulmonary edema

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Peak expiratory flow meters are commonly used by clients with asthma to measure lung function and monitor for changes or worsening of symptoms. It is not typically used for pneumonia, emphysema or pulmonary edema.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Has a Prescription for a Peak