[Verified Answer]: The nurse is conducting the health…

The nurse is conducting the health interview of a client who presents with a harsh cough leading to dyspnea. When trying to differentiate between pathologic lung changes and an infection, what interview question should the nurse ask? Does your cough often cause you to be short of breath? Do you experience chest pain when you cough? Are you now or have you ever been a smoker? How long have you been experiencing your cough?