The Nurse Is Attempting to Take the History of a Newly

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to take the history of a newly admitted 92-year-old patient but is unable to obtain the information because of the patient's cognitive status. The nurse should

• A) refuse to complete the admission without more information.
• B) contact the family for information on the patient's history.
• C) call the doctor in the emergency room for a history.
• D) ask another nurse to try to obtain the information from the patient.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.