A 76-year-old man presents to the ED complaining of “laryngitis.” The triage nurse should ask if the patient has a past medical history that includes which of the following? a) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) b) Respiratory failure (RF) c) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) d) Congestive heart failure (CHF)
A 76-year-old man presents to the ED complaining of “laryngitis.” The triage nurse should ask if the patient has a past medical history that includes which of the following?
a) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
b) Respiratory failure (RF)
c) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
d) Congestive heart failure (CHF)