BS Nursing Epidemiology
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186. A surge in emergency room visits for asthma exacerbations is reported during a specific time of year. What is the urgent epidemiological action?

A. Advise all asthma patients to avoid the ER.
B. Investigate potential seasonal environmental triggers like pollen counts or air pollution levels.
C. Assume it is due to patient non-compliance with medication.
D. Only provide inhaled corticosteroids to all patients.

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  • Advise all asthma patients to avoid the ER.
  • Investigate potential seasonal environmental triggers like pollen counts or air pollution levels.
  • Assume it is due to patient non-compliance with medication.
  • Only provide inhaled corticosteroids to all patients.

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