The home hospice nurse is conducting a review of systems during the health history interview. Which assessment question will allow the nurse to plan for the delivery of necessary supplies?
1) "Is the patient having trouble swallowing?"
2) "Is the patient able to verbally communicate?"
3) "Is the patient incontinent?"
4) "Is the patient eating or drinking at least once per day?"
ANS: 3
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