The nurse has completed the physical assessment of a patient in early labor, and proceeds with the social assessment
A social history of the patient would include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use of drugs and alcohol.
2. Ethnicity and religion.
3. Current living situation.
4. Type of insurance.
5. Available community resources.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Risk factors such as the use of drugs or alcohol during the pregnancy can influence the labor and birth.
Rationale 2: Knowing the patient's ethnicity and religion help the nurse proceed in a culturally sensitive manner.
Rationale 3: A social assessment includes asking about the woman's current living situation. This information can help the nurse build support and arrange for resources as needed.
Rationale 4: The type of insurance has no relevance at this time.
Rationale 5: A social assessment includes asking about community resources available to the family.
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