The Nurse Is Conducting a Health History Interview While Assessing

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting a health history interview while assessing a male patient who presents with genitourinary symptoms.Which assessment question is most appropriate?

• A) "Have you noticed any unusual discharge from your penis?"
• B) "Do you have blood in your urine?"
• C) "What color is your penile discharge?"
• D) "Is there any odor to the discharge?"

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