Health History of a 46-year-old Male

The nurse is taking a health history a health history of a 46-year-old male client

who has smoked cigarettes for 30 years. He has had chronic bronchitis for the

past 6 months. What statement best describes the rationale for obtaining

information from the family as well from the client?

A. Including the family helps to ensure that the client will comply with the

treatment regime

B. Family members are usually more anxious than the client to get the

physical problem resolved

C. Poor oxygenation inhibits the client’s memory and renders information

unreliable

D. Clients tend to grow accustomed to their cough and underestimate

their nicotine use