Which of the Following Should the RT Keep in Mind

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the RT keep in mind when obtaining a pulmonary history?

• A) Assessment usually is limited to the respiratory system.
• B) Evaluation of the patient's entire health status is essential.
• C) Signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease will rarely be seen outside the cardiopulmonary system.
• D) Patients with long-standing chronic disease can give a detailed account of how their lives have changed and of the signs and symptoms that the disease has caused.

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