A patient has been diagnosed with primary emphysema but claims there is no history of smoking. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Facilitate genetic testing on the patient.
b. Ask the family if the patient smokes.
c. Schedule pulmonary function studies.
d. Get baseline arterial blood gasses.
Answer: a. Facilitate genetic testing on the patient.
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