Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Preparing

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a nurse preparing to complete a health assessment and history on an older patient reflects an understanding of the general health status of this population?

• A)"I'll need to document well regarding the medications the patient is currently prescribed."
• B)"I would like to understand how supportive the patient's family members are."
• C)"Most older patients are being treated for a variety of chronic health care issues."
• D)"It will be interesting to see whether this patient sees herself as being healthy."

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International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification; a system used in the United States for coding and classifying diagnoses and procedures associated with hospital utilization.

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