The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process. What question would be appropriate for a nurse to ask this patient?
a. "Do you have a chronic disease, and how long have you had it?"
b. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
c. "What is your marital status—single, married, or divorced?"
d. "Do you have any cultural or religious beliefs that will influence your care?"
ANS: A
Some factors increase the susceptibility of an individual to acquire an infection. These include age, nutritional status, presence of chronic disease, trauma, and smoking. The other questions are part of an admission assessment process but are not pertinent to the infectious disease process.
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