The Nurse Is Conducting a Patient Interview

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a patient interview.Which statement made by the patient should the nurse more fully explore during the interview?

• A)"I sleep like a baby."
• B)"I have no health problems."
• C)"I never did too good in school."
• D)"I am not currently taking any medications."

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