A nurse is reviewing the health history and physical assessment findings for a client who is having respiratory problems. Of the following data collected, what data from the health history would be a cue to a nursing diagnosis for this problem?

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Getting out of breath when walking a few steps is a cue for respiratory problems, which could potentially lead to a nursing diagnosis for impaired gas exchange or ineffective breathing pattern. Options A, B, and D do not relate to respiratory problems.

A Nurse Is Reviewing the Health History and Physical Assessment