The Nurse Is Obtaining a Health History from a Client

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who reports that he is healthy and has no health concerns.As part of the health history,the nurse documents that the client reported that he has high blood pressure and suffers from a leg ulcer that remains unhealed after 6 months.Which of the following statements would be the best choice for the nurse to use at this point in the interview?

• A)"I feel that you may be in denial about your health status."
• B)"Tell me about your definition of being healthy."
• C)"Do you understand what hypertension is?"
• D)"Is there anything else you are not telling me?"

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