The nurse assesses a client suspected of having chronic bronchitis. It would be most important for the nurse to question the client about which of the following?
A)
pain location
B)
medication history
C)
occupation history
D)
characteristics of the cough
D
Explanation:
A)
Chronic bronchitis is manifested by persistent, productive cough. Pain is not always present. Medications do not usually induce or cause bronchitis. Occupations may be a risk factor, although the primary cause is smoking.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
Chronic bronchitis is manifested by persistent, productive cough. Pain is not always present. Medications do not usually induce or cause bronchitis. Occupations may be a risk factor, although the primary cause is smoking.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Chronic bronchitis is manifested by persistent, productive cough. Pain is not always present. Medications do not usually induce or cause bronchitis. Occupations may be a risk factor, although the primary cause is smoking.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Chronic bronchitis is manifested by persistent, productive cough. Pain is not always present. Medications do not usually induce or cause bronchitis. Occupations may be a risk factor, although the primary cause is smoking.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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