The Patient Reports Having a Persistent Cough for the Past

question 15

Multiple Choice

The patient reports having a persistent cough for the past 2 weeks and that the cough disrupts sleep and has not been helped by over-the-counter cough medicines. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?

• A) "So what do you think is causing this persistent cough?"
• B) "Have you tried taking sleeping pills to help you sleep?"
• C) "Did you think this will just go away on its own?"
• D) "What other symptoms have you noticed related to this cough?"

---

Definitions:

Courtship Behavior

The behaviors and rituals that individuals in species engage in to attract and select a mate.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique where an individual attempts to become more attractive or likable to another, often through flattery or praise.

Self-Monitoring

The extent to which individuals regulate their behavior to fit the demands of social situations, being aware of how they are perceived by others.

Unrequited Love

Love that is not openly reciprocated or understood as such by the beloved.