The nurse is conducting a focused respiratory assessment on a 78-year-old client. When collecting the nursing history, the nurse should ask the client about:
1. Past exposure to chemicals and smoking.
2. Usual diet.
3. Elimination habits.
4. Liver infections.
Answer: 1
1. When conducting a focused respiratory assessment, it is important for the nurse to gather data about the client's exposure to chemicals that can affect the lungs and smoking habits.
2. Diet is not a necessary component of a respiratory assessment.
3. Elimination habits are not necessary for a focused assessment of the respiratory system.
4. Liver infections do not affect the lungs.
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