The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Obtained Through the Health History

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data obtained through the health history interview and physical assessment of an assigned patient. Data collected include dry skin, brittle nails, weight gain, thinning hair, constipation, prolonged menstruation, and the patient's complaints of feeling tired and cold. Which statement represents an appropriate data cluster?

• A) Prolonged menstruation, constipation
• B) Dry skin, brittle nails, weight gain
• C) Tired, cold, thinning hair
• D) Constipation, weight gain

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