An Older Patient Is Diagnosed with Asthma

An older patient is diagnosed with asthma. What should the nurse teach the patient about this health problem? Select all that apply.

A) It is a type I hypersensitivity response.
B) Items that precipitate attacks must be identified.
C) It is not particularly prevalent in the older person.
D) Symptoms of the disorder likely were present earlier in life.
E) Medications to treat may aggravate other medical problems.