A nurse cares for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who appears thin and disheveled. Which question should the nurse ask first?
a. "Do you have a strong support system?"
b. "What do you understand about your disease?"
c. "Do you experience shortness of breath with basic activities?"
d. "What medications are you prescribed to take each day?"
ANS: C
Clients with severe COPD may not be able to perform daily activities, including bathing and eating, because of excessive shortness of breath. The nurse should ask the client if shortness of breath is interfering with basic activities. Although the nurse should know about the client's support systems, current knowledge, and medications, these questions do not address the client's appearance.
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