The nurse is assessing a new patient who has recently immigrated to the United States. Which question is appropriate to add to the health history?
a. "Why did you come to the United States?"
b. "When did you come to the United States and from what country?"
c. "What made you leave your native country?"
d. "Are you planning to return to your home?"
ANS: B
Biographic data, such as when the person entered the United States and from what country, are appropriate additions to the health history. The other answers do not reflect appropriate questions.
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