A 32-year-old patient is seen in the clinic for dyspnea associated with the diagnosis of emphysema. The patient denies any history of smoking. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

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When emphysema occurs in young patients, especially without a smoking history, a congenital deficiency in a?-antitrypsin should be suspected. Because the patient does not smoke, a nicotine patch would not be ordered. There is no indication that the patient requires continuous pulse oximetry. Leukotriene modifiers would be used in patients with asthma, not with emphysema.

A 32-Year-Old Patient Is Seen in the Clinic for Dyspnea