A client is surprised to learn that he has lung disease since he has never smoked. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client?
1. Participation in recreational activities
2. Exposure to airborne pollutants
3. Nutritional status
4. Cardiac status
2. Exposure to airborne pollutants
Rationale:
The nurse should assess the client for exposure to airborne pollutants. A number of factors affect a healthy respiratory system. The air an individual breathes, either indoors or outdoors, may be polluted. Exposure to airborne irritants may produce an inflammatory response within the airways. Assessing the client's participation in recreational activities and nutritional status is important; however, it might not provide the needed information regarding the client's exposure to pollutants. The client's cardiac status may or may not be affected by the lung disease.
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