A Nurse Is Conducting a Health History for a Client

A nurse is conducting a health history for a client with a chronic respiratory problem. What question might the nurse ask to assess for orthopnea?

A) "Do you have problems breathing when you walk up stairs?"
B) "Does your medication help you breathe better?"
C) "How many pillows do you sleep on at night to breathe better?"
D) "Tell me about your breathing difficulties since you stopped smoking."