A 50-year-old Hispanic male presents to the clinic as a new patient…

Question A 50-year-old Hispanic male presents to the clinic as a new patient… A 50-year-old Hispanic male presents to the clinic as a new patient with a concern about increased shortness of breath over the last 6 months when climbing stairs. He also reports a productive cough. He has just relocated to southern California and “thinks this may be allergies.” PMHx: previous health care minimal in MexicoMeds: no Rx; his wife gave him some OTC ClaritinSHx: married, smokes 2 packs/day x 30 yearsAllergies: NKDAVS: T 98 BP 126/80 HR 84 RR 24 O2 Sat 90%Gen: well-developed male in NADLungs: clear bilaterally, but diminished BS throughout, no rales, rhonchi, or wheezing, however, slightly increased expiratory phase (I:E ratio 1:3) Health Science Science Nursing NRP 571 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)