Which of the following strategies should a nurse use to remember what should be included in a health history?
a. Always use a preprinted form
b. Depend on education to learn this
c. Depend on experience to know what to ask
d. Memorize the I PREPARE mnemonic
e. Memorize the I HEALTH mnemonic
ANS: D
The I PREPARE environmental exposure history mnemonic is a quick reference for primary care providers.
Iâ€"Investigate Potential Exposures
Pâ€"Present Work
Râ€"Residence
Eâ€"Environmental Concerns
Pâ€"Past Work
Aâ€"Activities
Râ€"Referrals and Resources
Eâ€"Educate
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