A Nurse Is Completing a Health History Interview of a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is completing a health history interview of a patient with a suspected diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa. What questions should the nurse ask this patient during the interview?

• A) Do you have any health problems that have a genetic basis?
• B) Do you know if your parents have had or your children are experiencing any symptoms similar to what you are experiencing?
• C) What is your current occupation?
• D) Have you ever suffered blunt trauma to the head?
• E) Have you ever been told you were HIV positive?

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Definitions:

Muscular Layer

The layer of muscle tissue in various organs, responsible for movement and contractions, such as in the heart and digestive tract.

Electrolytes

Substances that carry electrical current through the movement of ions.

Proximal Portion

The part of a body or structure that is closest to the center or to the point of attachment.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, such as sugars, starches, and cellulose, that are an important source of energy for living organisms.