The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient Experiencing Chest Discomfort and Shortness

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a patient experiencing chest discomfort and shortness of breath, who has a history of stroke. When the nurse documents the Nursing diagnosis "Risk for impaired mobility related to history of stroke," the nurse knows which condition to be the risk factor?

• A) Stroke
• B) History of stroke
• C) Chest discomfort
• D) Shortness of breath

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Definitions:

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