A nurse is preparing to perform an admission assessment on a patient with COPD. It is most important for the nurse to review which of the following?

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In addition to the patients history, the nurse reviews the results of available diagnostic tests. Social work assessment is not a priority for the majority of patients. Chloride levels are relevant to CF, not COPD. Insurance coverage is not normally the domain of the nurse.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Perform an Admission Assessment on a Patient