A nurse has completed health risk appraisals with several different families. Which of the following families would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. An older couple who has just retired and sold their house, who talk about their new condo in a retirement community.
b. Newlyweds who have been saving their money, who want to discuss birth control and family planning in preparation for future pregnancies.
c. Parents who come with their child for his pre-kindergarten physical exam and want to be sure all the child's immunizations are up to date.
d. A woman who is very pleased with her new position at the hospital and wants to have her pre-employment exam and drug screen.
ANS: A
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