A nurse is obtaining information about a client's heart condition. Which point should the nurse keep in mind when assessing the client?
A) Consider the client's family history of similar ailments.
B) Conduct a physical examination only in the presence of the primary care provider.
C) Focus on physiologic factors when assessing the client.
D) Avoid questions about any folk remedies the client may be using.
A
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The nurse should consider the patient's family history, because many conditions, especially heart problems, are genetic. The nurse should physically examine the client, even if the physician is not around. The nurse should keep in mind both physiologic and psychosocial factors while assessing the client. The nurse should not disregard any folk remedies that the client may be taking because their use may be related to the client's present condition.
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