A nurse is assisting in the care of an older adult client who was admitted from along-term care facility.
Admission Assessment 1400:
The client's history includes cigarette smoking for 50
years but quit 3 years ago, Parkinson's
disease, and anxiety. Yesterday, the client reported "feeling bad." The client is alert and
oriented to self, reports upper chest discomfort, and is coughing up thick clear sputum.
Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.
A. Oxygen saturation level
B. Tremors
C. Respiratory rate
D. Heart rate
E. Current level of consciousness
F. Chronic health condition