The home health nurse visits a client who has a history of heart failure. The client is on enalapril, furosemide, and isosorbide. While talking with the client, the nurse notices that the client has a persistent dry, nonproductive cough. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
a. Ask whether the client is taking any cough medicine.
b. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
c. Ask whether the client has had any chest pain.
d. Notify the physician.
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