[Verified Answer]: A nurse is teaching a young adolescent…

A nurse is teaching a young adolescent patient newly diagnosed with asthma about how to prevent asthma attacks. Which of the following statements by the patient should indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? “Mild coughing and shortness of breath in the morning tell me that my asthma is well-controlled.” “If I don’t control my asthma I will miss fewer days of school.” “Avoiding things like dust, smoke, and pet dander can help me avoid having asthma attacks.” “Even if I control my asthma well, I won’t be able to play soccer anymore.”