Following the Admission Interview, a Spouse of a Patient Asks

question 36

Multiple Choice

Following the admission interview, a spouse of a patient asks the nurse, "Why did you ask my partner all those questions? Some of them had nothing to do with current problems." The nurse's best response is, "Those questions help us understand:

• A) the patient's current status."
• B) the complete family history."
• C) the patient's past experiences."
• D) what the patient's prognosis will be."

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