The nurse is assessing the patient's psychosocial profile during the health history portion of the nutritional assessment. Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to ask this patient? Select all that apply
1) "How many hours of sleep do you get each night?"
2) "Do you smoke?"
3) "Do you drink alcohol?"
4) "Are you constipated?"
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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