While Assessing the Client, the Nurse Notes That the Client

question 22

Multiple Choice

While assessing the client, the nurse notes that the client has a productive cough. Based on this observation, which question is appropriate for the nurse to include in the focused interview?

• A) "Have you been losing weight?"
• B) "How long have you been sick?"
• C) "Are you wheezing?"
• D) "Are you coughing up any mucus or phlegm?"

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