A client is in the family practice clinic reporting a severe cough that has lasted for 5 weeks.The client is so exhausted after coughing that work has become impossible.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Polymerase chain reaction testing is used to diagnose pertussis,which this client is showing manifestations of.Hospitalization may or may not be needed but is not the most important action.The client may or may not be able to produce sputum,but sputum cultures for this disease must be obtained via deep suctioning.Blood cultures will be negative.

A Client Is in the Family Practice Clinic Reporting a Severe