patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? • Ask the patient to lie down for complete a full physical assessment. • Complete the health history and check for allergies before treatment. • Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. • Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests
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This will help to understand the severity and possible causes of the patient's condition. Secondly, the nurse should complete the health history and check for allergies before treatment. This is important to avoid any potential adverse reactions to medications Show more…
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