During the Problem-Based History, a Patient Reports Coughing Up Sputum

question 28

Multiple Choice

During the problem-based history, a patient reports coughing up sputum when lying on the right side, but not when lying on the back or left side. The nurse suspects this patient may have a lung abscess. What additional question does the nurse ask to gather more data?

• A) "Does the sputum have an odor?"
• B) "Do you have chest pain when you take a deep breath?"
• C) "Have you also experienced tightness in your chest?"
• D) "Have you coughed up any blood?"

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