Which of the following questions asked by the nurse when taking a client's health history would collect data about infection control?
A) Tell me what you eat in each 24-hour period.
B) Do you sleep well and wake up feeling healthy?
C) What were the causes of death for your family members?
D) When did you complete your immunizations?
Ans: D
The nurse's role in infection control includes early detection and surveillance. When taking a health history, the nurse asks about immunization status and previous/recurring infections. The other questions are appropriate in a health history, but are not specific to infections.
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