A Nurse Is Conducting a Health History for a Client

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is conducting a health history for a client with a chronic respiratory problem. What question might the nurse ask to assess for orthopnea?

• A) "Do you have problems breathing when you walk up stairs?"
• B) "Does your medication help you breathe better?"
• C) "How many pillows do you sleep on at night to breathe better?"
• D) "Tell me about your breathing difficulties since you stopped smoking."

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