Which questions are pertinent for a nurse to ask a patient while performing a review of the cardiovascular system? (Select all that apply.)
A) Do you remember what your last cholesterol value was?
B) Have you had chest pain or shortness of breath?
C) Do you have trouble breathing when you lie down?
D) Are your feet cold, numb, or do they change color?
E) How much do you weigh?
F) Have you noticed edema in your ankles at the end of the day?

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Have you had chest pain or shortness of breath?, Do you have trouble breathing when you lie down?, Are your feet cold, numb, or do they change color?, and Have you noticed edema in your ankles at the end of the day? are questions asked to give the patient an opportunity to report symptoms of the cardiovascular system. Do you remember what your last cholesterol value was? relates to a lab value, which is objective data not documented in the history; How much do you weigh? is objective data not documented in the history.

Which Questions Are Pertinent for a Nurse to Ask a Patient