The nurse is asking questions about a patient's health beliefs. Which questions are appropriate? Select all that apply
a. "What is your definition of health?"
b. "Does your family have a history of cancer?"
c. "How do you describe illness?"
d. "What did your mother do to keep you from getting sick?"
e. "Have you ever had any surgeries?"
f.
"How do you keep yourself healthy?"
ANS: A, C, D, F
The questions listed are appropriate questions for an assessment of a patient's health beliefs and practices. The questions regarding family history and surgeries are part of the patient's physical history, not the patient's health beliefs.
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