Which of the Following Should the Nurse Include in the Psychosocial

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?

• A)Comorbid diseases
• B)Joint pain
• C)Genetics
• D)Family relationships

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Definitions:

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that unite during fertilization to form a new organism.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which eggs are produced along with the secretion of hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

Cervix

The lower, narrow end of the uterus, which opens into the vagina and dilates during childbirth to allow passage of the baby.

Genetic Material

The molecules, usually DNA or RNA, that carry genetic information necessary for growth, development, functioning, and reproduction.