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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