A nurse is completing an initial assessment of a patient. Which of the following would the nurse include in this assessment? Select all that apply
A) Allergy history
B) Treatment response
C) Occupational history
D) Vital signs
E) Pregnancy status
Ans: A, C, D, E
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Allergy history, occupational history, vital signs, and pregnancy status are examples of what should be included in the nurse's initial assessment. Treatment response would be part of an ongoing assessment.
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