A client presents to the emergency room with symptoms of blurred vision. Which type of question would be best to ask first?
A) "Have you ever had these symptoms before?"
B) "Did these symptoms come on abruptly?"
C) "Do you have a family history of vision problems?"
D) "Do you have any other diseases?"
A
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When a client presents with unusual symptoms, a first question assesses if he or she has ever had these symptoms before. This prepares a starting place for the assessment. If the client did have these symptoms before, questions regarding the specific nature and similarities of that experience guide the assessment.
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