A 45-Year-Old Man Is in the Clinic for a Routine

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 45-year-old man is in the clinic for a routine physical examination. During the recording of his health history, the patient states that he has been having difficulty sleeping. "I'll be sleeping great, and then I wake up and feel like I can't get my breath." Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "When was your last electrocardiogram?"
• B) "It's probably because it's been so hot at night."
• C) "Do you have any history of problems with your heart?"
• D) "Have you had a recent sinus infection or upper respiratory infection?"

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