In collecting a health history from the patient with a connective tissue disease, the nurse will be certain to inquire about:
1. a family history of atherosclerosis.
2. the last time patient had his or her blood tested.
3. a history of a prior injury to that body part.
4. a family history of a fracture.
3
Previous injuries may be relevant to a patient's current problem.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 884
OBJ: 7 TOP: Connective Tissue Disease Assessment
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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