The nurse is caring for a patient who has ongoing headaches,nausea,dizziness,and fatigue since the weather turned cold and snowy.Which assessment question is most important to ask the patient?

A) "Has your furnace been inspected lately?"
B) "Have you checked your roof for any leaks?"
C) "When was the last time your house was painted?"
D) "When did you change your smoke detector batteries?"

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Sorena Jorgensen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A furnace,stove,or fireplace that is not properly vented introduces carbon monoxide into the environment.This gas binds strongly with hemoglobin,preventing the formation of oxyhemoglobin and thus reducing the supply of oxygen delivered to the tissues.Low concentrations cause nausea,dizziness,headache,and fatigue.The importance of having a proper working smoke detector will decrease the chance of smoke inhalation and potential death owing to a fire but does not produce the symptoms listed.A leaking roof and lead paint would not cause the patient's symptoms.

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