What symptoms support the diagnosis of moderate persistent asthma in a child over 5 years of age?

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Assignment

Bill, age 8 years, is brought to the clinic because of acute respiratory distress. He appears anxious and is clinging to his father. The diagnosis is asthma.

What symptoms support the diagnosis of moderate persistent asthma in a child over 5 years of age?
Bill needs instructions about using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). The nurse should explain that the MDI is used to
Bill’s father asks the nurse if he can still participate in sports. The nurse’s response should be based on an understanding that:
Provide evidence-based Support all your answers

Sources to reference:

ATI Nursing Care of children 9.0.pdf
(Perry, S. E., Hockenberry, M. J., Lowdermilk, D. L., & Wilson, D. (2014). Maternal child nursing care (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.)
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