A nurse is performing a symptom analysis of a client with breathing problems
Of the questions listed below, numbers ____________________ are appropriate for symptom analysis. (Your answer should appear as numbers separated by commas and spaces [e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4].)
1. "How long have you had this problem with your breathing?"
2. "Do you have a family history of breathing problems?"
3. "Does this breathing problem come and go or is it constant?"
4. "What do you do to make your breathing better?"
5. "Does this breathing problem affect your work or daily activities?"
6. "How many packs a day do you smoke?"
ANS:
1, 3, 4, 5
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