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Mrs. Smith As A Smoker Case Study

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Mrs. Smith is a 75 year old female who is experiencing concerns of becoming out-of-breath while going up the stairs to her apartment. I would ask questions and conduct an assessment with her concerns and take note if there is an elevator in her building. I would be asking her questions about her past and current health. Was she a smoker? Does she still Smoke? Has she seen her Doctor? Does she have asthma? Does she have inhalers? With the signs of Shortness of breath there are many possibilities that could contribute. My immediate assumption would be a health promotion for COPD with education.
In the case of Mrs. Smith being a smoker or ex smoker I would explain to her the complications of smoking and the lungs. I would also explain the process

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