The patient reports having a persistent cough for the past 2 weeks and that the cough disrupts sleep and has not been helped by over-the-counter cough medicines. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?
a. "So what do you think is causing this persistent cough?"
b. "Have you tried taking sleeping pills to help you sleep?"
c. "Did you think this will just go away on its own?"
d. "What other symptoms have you noticed related to this cough?"
ANS: D
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