The Patient: A 75-year-old male who had a heart attack four years ago. The Situation: The patient tells the nurse, "Even though I stopped smoking 10 years ago, I have a terrible cough." The Question: What action should the nurse take first?

The Patient: A 75-year-old male who had a heart attack four years ago. The Situation: The patient tells the nurse, "Even though I stopped smoking 10 years ago, I have a terrible cough." The Question: What action should the nurse take first?



A. Auscultate all lung fields

B. Get the doctor to prescribe an antibiotic,



Answer: A. Auscultate all lung fields


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