A nurse is interviewing a client at a clinic near a shelter for the homeless
Understanding the increased risk poor physical environment creates for this client, the nurse will focus on which of the following during the intake phase of the interview? 1. Lack of social support
2. Recent history of chills and body aches
3. Improper nutrition
4. Few personal resources
2. Recent history of chills and body aches
Rationale:
Poor physical environment results in increased susceptibility to infections. The client's recent history of chills and body aches should alert the nurse that this client may have an infection. All other options are factors that contribute to health problems in general.
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