When conducting a health history assessment, the nurse would want to know what most important information about the patient's elimination status? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recent changes in elimination patterns
b. Changes in color, consistency, or odor of stool or urine
c. Time of day patient defecates
d. Discomfort or pain with elimination
e. List of medications taken by patient
f. Patient's preferences for toileting
ANS: A, B, D, E
Recent changes in elimination patterns, color, consistency, or odor are important for the nurse to know concerning elimination. Discomfort or pain during elimination is important for the nurse to know. A nurse should also know which medications the patient is on as this may affect elimination. Personal preferences are not the most important data the nurse needs to collect.
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