When the mother of a pediatric client tells the nurse that she makes most of the health decisions for the family, the nurse indicates the information under which functional health pattern?
A) Nutrition–metabolism
B) Exercise–activity
C) Sleep–rest
D) Health perception–health management
Ans: D
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