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 which of the following?

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Emphysema in a non-smoker may be associated with a genetic deficiency of alpha-1 antitrypsin. Therefore, antitrypsin testing may be necessary to identify this potential cause of the patient's emphysema. The other options are not relevant for this patient since they are associated with smoking cessation, monitoring oxygen levels, and asthma management, respectively.

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