A nurse is teaching a class of clients newly diagnosed with asthma. What does the nurse teach the class on the effects an inhaled corticosteroid has in the long term management of asthma? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Inhaled corticosteroids decrease inflammation of the airways, reduce bronchial hyper-responsiveness, and help manage edema, which are all beneficial in the long-term management of asthma. They do not promote mucus production or bronchial constriction.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Class of Clients Newly Diagnosed