The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a patient diagnosed with terminal cancer. Which question is appropriate when collecting information on the current health history?
1) "Do you have advance directives?"
2) "Who has the Medical Power of Attorney?"
3) "Do you have any young children?"
4) "What is the list of current medications that you are prescribed?"
ANS: 4
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1. Flank pain 2. Fall risk 3. Blood pressure 4. Increased appetite
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A) "I cannot wait to lose all of this excess weight.". B) "I need to get right back to work after delivery.". C) "My mother has been so helpful during this time.". D) "My dad has already purchased toys for the baby!"
Task behaviors include
a. Consideration b. Initiating structure c. Employee oriented d. Results oriented