A patient has been admitted with chest pain and generalized discomfort. Which of the following assessment data will assist the nurse in setting realistic goals for patient therapy and education?

Question

1. demographic data including age, sex, race, and weight of patient
2. knowledge of the patient's functional status prior to illness
3. cardiovascular risk factors, such as history of smoking and stress level
4. family history of disease, diet history, and prior medical history

Answer 1

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Rationale: Knowledge of the patient's functional status prior to illness assists the nurse in setting goals that are realistic for the patient. The other data to be collected such as demographic data, risk factors, and family conditions are all data that should be obtained during the history but do not assist the nurse in setting realistic goals.