The nurse in the clinic is assessing an adult client who has 2+ ankle edema,crackles throughout the lung fields,and dyspnea on exertion.Which will the nurse inquire about prior to initiating the client's teaching plan?

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A) The nurse realizes the client may be experiencing heart failure and asks the client questions aimed at obtaining the client's lifestyle habits that can contribute to the heart failure, such as smoking and dietary habits. Gathering psychosocial information such as marriage and children is important, but in this case the nurse focuses on the client's current problem and teaching needs. Family history is also an important part of data gathering, but does not address the client's current lifestyle.
B) The nurse realizes the client may be experiencing heart failure and asks the client questions aimed at obtaining the client's lifestyle habits that can contribute to the heart failure, such as smoking and dietary habits. Gathering psychosocial information such as marriage and children is important, but in this case the nurse focuses on the client's current problem and teaching needs. Family history is also an important part of data gathering, but does not address the client's current lifestyle.
C) The nurse realizes the client may be experiencing heart failure and asks the client questions aimed at obtaining the client's lifestyle habits that can contribute to the heart failure, such as smoking and dietary habits. Gathering psychosocial information such as marriage and children is important, but in this case the nurse focuses on the client's current problem and teaching needs. Family history is also an important part of data gathering, but does not address the client's current lifestyle.
D) The nurse realizes the client may be experiencing heart failure and asks the client questions aimed at obtaining the client's lifestyle habits that can contribute to the heart failure, such as smoking and dietary habits. Gathering psychosocial information such as marriage and children is important, but in this case the nurse focuses on the client's current problem and teaching needs. Family history is also an important part of data gathering, but does not address the client's current lifestyle.

The Nurse in the Clinic Is Assessing an Adult Client