What other questions should the nurse ask about the cough?
What other questions should the nurse ask about the cough?
Nelson Carson is a 62-year-old man who presents to his private practitioner’s office with a hacking, raspy cough.Subjective DataPMH: HTN, CADCough is productive, bringing up green, thick phlegmRunny nose, sore throatNo history of smoking or seasonal allergiesComplains of fatigueObjective DataVital signs: T 37 P 72 R 14 BP 134/64Lungs: + Rhonchi bilateral upper lobes, wheezesO2 Sat = 98%Medications: Metoprolol 25 mg per day, ASA 325 mg/dailyWhat other questions should the nurse ask about the cough?What nursing diagnoses can be derived from the data?What should be included in the plan of care?What risk factors are associated with this age group?Based on the readings, what is the most likely cause of cough for this patient?
