The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client admitted to the unit. Which should the nurse understand is the purpose for obtaining the health history?
A. Documenting the client's medication history.
B. Documenting the client's physical activity level.
C. Documenting the client's educational level.
D. Documenting the client's response to health concerns.
Answer: D
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