The nurse is taking a history on a patient recently diagnosed with heart failure. The patient admits to "sometimes having trouble catching my breath" but is unable to provide more specific details. What question does the nurse ask to gather more data about the patient's symptoms?
a. "Do you have any medical problems, such as high blood pressure?"
b. "What did your doctor tell you about your diagnosis?"
c. "What was your most strenuous activity in the past week?"
d. "How do you feel about being told that you have heart failure?"
Answer: d. "How do you feel about being told that you have heart failure?"
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a. Whites b. Blacks c. Asians d. Hispanics e. American Indians
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)