When Asking Questions About the Client's Marital Status, the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

When asking questions about the client's marital status, the nurse is gathering information about which of the following?

• A) Present illness
• B) Functional assessment
• C) Chief complaint
• D) Psychosocial history

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Definitions:

Nonprogrammed Decisions

Decisions made in response to situations that are unique, poorly defined, and largely unstructured.

Crisis

A critical or pivotal point in a situation, often a period of instability or danger, which requires immediate and decisive action to resolve.

Internal and External Information

Information used in decision making; internal information originates from within an organization, while external information comes from outside sources.

Strategic Thinking

The ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, and work with others to initiate changes that will benefit in the future.