The nurse is conducting a health history for a client with a respiratory disorder. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
1. Lifestyle
2. Presence of cough
3. Sputum production
4. Pain
5. Diet
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: A comprehensive nursing history relevant to oxygenation status should include data about lifestyle.
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