While Assessing a Patient with Respiratory Problems,what Should the Nurse

question 11

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient with respiratory problems,what should the nurse specifically ask about?

• A) Smoking habits
• B) Alterations in sexual activity
• C) The course of the patient's illness
• D) Occupational exposure to heavy lifting

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