A Patient Admitted with Pneumonia Reports That She Takes Insulin

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with pneumonia reports that she takes insulin for diabetes mellitus. In which section of the history does the nurse document the insulin and diabetes?

• A) Past health history
• B) Present health status
• C) Reason for seeking care (chief complaint)
• D) History of present illness

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