A patient is living with his daughter after major surgery. He states, "I see a dog around the chair. Get rid of that dog. I hate dogs." The daughter tells the home care nurse there is no dog behind the chair
What is the most important question the nurse should ask the daughter?
A) "Does you father have health care insurance for psychiatry?"
B) "Has your father been fearful of dogs in the past?"
C) "Has your father consumed alcoholic beverages on a regular basis?"
D) "What type of foods or spices has your father consumed today?"
C
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