A 26-Year-Old Woman Is Being Evaluated for Vomiting and Abdominal

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 26-year-old woman is being evaluated for vomiting and abdominal pain.Which question from the nurse will be most useful in determining the cause of the patient's symptoms?

• A) "What type of foods do you eat?"
• B) "Is it possible that you are pregnant?"
• C) "Can you tell me more about the pain?"
• D) "What is your usual elimination pattern?"

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