When the nurse is taking a nursing history on a patient, the patient mentions, "I slipped on a wet spot on the way to the bathroom." Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to ask?
a. "Have you been feeling excessively weak recently?"
b. "Do you drink caffeinated beverages?"
c. "Have you started on any new medications?"
d. "Have you experienced any incontinent episodes?"
D
Although asking patients if they have started on any new medications, drink caffeinated beverages, or are excessively weak are relevant when taking a health history, the possibility of incontinence is significant given that the patient stated that the fall was the result of "slipping on a wet spot."
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