A patient states, "I've been sick for days and all the doctor does is take a chest X-ray, hand me prescriptions, and tell me I have bronchitis." How should the nurse respond?

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Bronchitis typically presents with symptoms of cough and difficulty breathing, and can easily be diagnosed with a chest X-ray and clinical evaluation. Treatment involves medications to manage symptoms and reduce inflammation, which the patient has already been prescribed. A more invasive diagnostic test would not necessarily provide additional useful information and hospitalization may not be necessary unless there are severe symptoms or complications. Therefore, the nurse should reassure the patient that their current treatment plan is appropriate for the diagnosis.

A Patient States, "I've Been Sick for Days and All