A client presents with dyspnea, chest pain, and a cough producing yellow sputum. Which presenting manifestation specifically causes the nurse to look beyond a respiratory cause for the client's condition?

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Chest pain can be indicative of conditions beyond respiratory issues, such as cardiovascular problems. While dyspnea, cough, and yellow sputum are more directly related to respiratory conditions, chest pain requires a broader differential diagnosis.

A Client Presents with Dyspnea, Chest Pain, and a Cough