Moderate Persistent Asthma Is in Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics — 6yo Child | Ethics | SMLE Q#11181
SMLE Question #11181
Patient Safety, Preventive & Ethics
Ethics
Objective: OBJ-243
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy with moderate persistent asthma is brought to the emergency department with wheeze and increased work of breathing. His father smokes heavily and routinely smokes at home and in the car while the child is present. The family reports repeated prior counselling about smoke exposure, but the father says he will not change his behavior. The child has had several previous emergency visits for asthma exacerbations. What is the most appropriate action by the treating physician?
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