A nurse is conducting a health history interview for a woman at an assisted-living facility. The woman says, "I have been so constipated lately." How should the nurse respond?
A) "Do you have a family history of chest problems?"
B) "Why don't you use a laxative every night?"
C) "Do you take anything to help your constipation?"
D) "Everyone who ages has bowel problems."
Ans: C
A possible cause of omission of pertinent data is failing to follow up on cues during data collection. The nurse should ask about what the client uses to self-treat her constipation in order to identify further important information. It is not correct to ignore the statement, ask "why" questions, or make assumptions.
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