The nurse has admitted a single mother with nausea and vomiting for the last 3 days and upper left quadrant abdominal pain. Which of the statements below indicate that the nurse is using the functional health patterns model of assessment? Select all that apply.
A. " Please describe your appetite over the last week."
B. "What kind of help have you had from your family since this started?"
C. " Have you been able to sleep or rest lately as usual?"
D. " Have you had symptoms like this in the past?"
E. " Your blood pressure is 94/48; HR is 122."
Answer:
A. " Please describe your appetite over the last week."
B. "What kind of help have you had from your family since this started?"
C. " Have you been able to sleep or rest lately as usual?"
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