The nurse is caring for a patient who has ongoing headaches,nausea,dizziness,and fatigue since the weather turned cold and snowy.Which assessment question is most important to ask the patient?

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A furnace,stove,or fireplace that is not properly vented introduces carbon monoxide into the environment.This gas binds strongly with hemoglobin,preventing the formation of oxyhemoglobin and thus reducing the supply of oxygen delivered to the tissues.Low concentrations cause nausea,dizziness,headache,and fatigue.The importance of having a proper working smoke detector will decrease the chance of smoke inhalation and potential death owing to a fire but does not produce the symptoms listed.A leaking roof and lead paint would not cause the patient's symptoms.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Ongoing