Introduction to Patient Assessment and Documentation
Introduction to Patient Assessment and Documentation ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is conducting a health history interview with a client who has a chronic cough.
Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to elicit relevant information about the cough?
This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.
This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.
This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.
The nurse should ask open-ended questions that cover the characteristics, duration, frequency, severity, precipitating and relieving factors, associated symptoms, and impact of the cough on the client's health and quality of life.
The nurse should ask open-ended questions that cover the characteristics, duration, frequency, severity, precipitating and relieving factors, associated symptoms, and impact of the cough on the client's health and quality of life.
Incorrect options:
A) "How long have you had this cough?" - This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.
B) "What do you think is causing your cough?" - This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.
C) "How does your cough affect your daily activities?" - This is a correct question, but it is not the only question that should be asked.