The nurse is collecting biographical data during the physical assessment for a terminal patient. Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask?
1) "How long have you been ill?"
2) "Do you have advance directives?"
3) "What is your current functional capacity?"
4) "Are you allergic to any medications?"
ANS: 2
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