Nursing Assessment: Respiratory System

The nurse is admitting a patient with acute shortness of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient?

A. Complete a full physical examination to determine the systemic effect of the respiratory distress.

B. Obtain a comprehensive health history to determine the extent of any prior respiratory condition.

C. Delay the physical assessment and ask family members about any history of respiratory conditions.

D. Perform a respiratory system assessment and ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress.

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