When conducting a health history for a pediatric client, which action by the nurse is appropriate?
1. Asking the client which grade they are in.
2. Monitoring the client's vital signs.
3. Assessing the cardiovascular system.
4. Documenting immunizations administered during the visit.
Correct Answer: 1
During the health history for a pediatric client, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the client which grade they are currently in. Monitoring the client's vital signs and assessing the client's cardiovascular system would be completed in the physical examination, not the health history portion of the assessment. Documenting immunizations administered during the current visit would occur after the nurse administers them prior to the close of the assessment, not during the health history.
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