The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with cystic fibrosis. What should the nurse keep in mind about this patient's health problem? Select all that apply.
A. The patient will have difficulty speaking.
B. The patient will have thick respiratory secretions.
C. The patient is prone to respiratory infections.
D. The patient will have cardiac dysrhythmias.
E. The patient will have altered nutritional status.
Answer: E
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