Pathopharmacological Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice C155 Task 1 Western Governors University

Pathopharmacological Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice A. Investigated Disease Process The disease process I've chosen to investigate is asthma. Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that is characterized by recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and underlying inflammation. Asthma affects roughly 17 million American adults and is the most common chronic health issue among children. (McCance & Huether, 2018) A1. Pathophysiology Asthma is a long-term health condition that can vary in severity and causal factors. Symptoms that a person with asthma may experience during an exacerbation are...