A client reports an open area on the penis. Which question will help the nurse with data collection?
A) "Do you think you have a disease?"
B) "Have you had sexual intercourse recently?"
C) "Are you promiscuous?"
D) "When did you initially notice this open area?"
Answer: D
It will be important to record the onset of the open area. The remaining questions are closed, and will not elicit much information. Asking the client about promiscuity is judgmental. Determining the date of the last episode of sexual intercourse might be indicated later if a disease is diagnosed.
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