A Patient with Back Pain Asks Why the Nurse Needs

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with back pain asks why the nurse needs so many details about health history.What is the most effective response by the nurse?

• A) "You seem reluctant to provide information."
• B) "We need complete data to plan nursing care."
• C) "It will take a short time to answer all questions."
• D) "We need to determine contributors to your pain."

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