When admitting a patient with a stroke who is unconscious and unresponsive to stimuli,the nurse learns from the patient's wife that the patient has a history of GERD.About which of the following will the nurse complete frequent assessments?

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The patient's history of GERD makes the nurse concerned about aspiration, so the nurse will complete frequent assessments of breath sounds to monitor for signs of respiratory distress or pneumonia.

When Admitting a Patient with a Stroke Who Is Unconscious