A Nurse Cares for a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who appears thin and disheveled.Which question should the nurse ask first?

• A) "Do you have a strong support system?"
• B) "What do you understand about your disease?"
• C) "Do you experience shortness of breath with basic activities?"
• D) "What medications are you prescribed to take each day?"