A Patient in Severe Respiratory Distress Is Admitted to the Medical

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient in severe respiratory distress is admitted to the medical unit at the hospital.During the admission assessment of the patient,what should the nurse do?

• A) Perform a comprehensive health history with the patient to determine the extent of prior respiratory problems.
• B) Complete a full physical examination to determine the effect of the respiratory distress on other body functions.
• C) Delay any physical assessment of the patient,and ask family members about the patient's history of respiratory problems.
• D) Perform a physical assessment of the respiratory system,and ask specific questions related to this episode of respiratory distress.

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