A patient is not feeling well at home and comes to the emergency department to be evaluated. In the initial nursing interview, what is the first question the nurse would ask?

a. "Do you live alone?"
b. "Are you having any pain?"
c. "What is your past medical history?"
d. "Why did you come to the hospital today?"


ANS: D

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