A person states, 'I've been sick for days and all my general practitioner does is take a chest x-ray, hand me prescriptions, and tell me I have bronchitis.' Which of the following is correct about the person's treatment? It:

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The treatment described is appropriate for the diagnosis of bronchitis. Chest x-rays are not needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis but may be done to rule out other respiratory problems such as pneumonia. Prescribing medications, including antibiotics or bronchodilators, is a standard treatment for bronchitis. Hospitalization is not typically required for the treatment of bronchitis, except in severe cases or when complications arise.

A Person States, 'I've Been Sick for Days and All