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A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following happens physiologically when bronchospasm occurs?
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Bronchospasm occurs when there is Inflammation, edema, and excess mucus.
Rationale:
🟠 Bronchospasm is a key feature of asthma, triggered by inflammation and hypersensitivity of the airways.
🟠 When exposed to allergens or irritants, the airways narrow due to smooth muscle contraction, thick mucus production, and edematous swelling.
🟠 These changes cause airflow limitation, resulting in wheezing, chest tightness, and dyspnea.
🟠 Inflammatory mediators like histamines and leukotrienes further exacerbate bronchial narrowing.
🟠 Effective asthma management targets both inflammation and bronchospasm to restore airway patency.
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Custom: NUR 211 Midpoint Assessment- Summer 2 2025
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