title: Acute bronchitis: Evaluation and management.
abstract: Acute bronchitis affects millions of individuals, significantly impacting patient health and the healthcare industry. Understanding evaluation and treatment guidelines for acute bronchitis allows the nurse practitioner to practice comprehensive care for patients. This article reviews evidence-based practices when caring for the patient with acute bronchitis, promoting optimization of healthy outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Raymond R. Blush is Clinical Faculty at University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Mich.
authors.forename: Raymond R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Blush
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic