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    Ati rn 302 paediatrics proctored exam
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    A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has mild, persistent asthma. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Continuous symptoms throughout the day are characteristic of severe persistent asthma, not mild persistent asthma. B. Mild persistent asthma is defined by daytime symptoms occurring more than twice a week but not daily. C. Children with mild persistent asthma may experience minor limitations with normal activity. D. Peak expiratory flow is typically ≥80% of the predicted value in mild persistent asthma. E. Nighttime symptoms occurring twice a month are more consistent with intermittent asthma, not mild persistent asthma.

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