An Older-Adult Client Who Is Having Difficulty Breathing Is Admitted

question 13

Multiple Choice

An older-adult client who is having difficulty breathing is admitted to the hospital. Which of the following approaches is the best for the nurse to use to obtain a complete health history?

• A)Obtain subjective data about the client from family members.
• B)Omit subjective data collection and obtain the physical examination.
• C)Use the health care provider's medical history to obtain subjective data.
• D)Schedule several short sessions with the client to gather subjective data.

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