Multiple Choice
During the problem-based history, a patient reports coughing up sputum when lying on the right side, but not when lying on the back or left side. The nurse suspects this patient may have a lung abscess. What additional question does the nurse ask to gather more data?
A) "Does the sputum have an odor?"
B) "Do you have chest pain when you take a deep breath?"
C) "Have you also experienced tightness in your chest?"
D) "Have you coughed up any blood?"
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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