The nurse is completing a past medical history with a client. What should the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Diet
2. Medications
3. Sleep pattern
4. Immunizations
5. Hospitalizations
Answer: 2, 4, 5
1. Diet is a part of the lifestyle assessment.
2. Medications are a part of the past medical history.
3. Sleep pattern is a part of the lifestyle assessment
4. Immunizations are a part of the past medical history.
5. Hospitalizations are a part of the past medical history.
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