The nurse is gathering information regarding the client's psychosocial history. Which of the following questions would be included in this assessment?
1. "How did your father die?"
2. "Have you had any major surgeries?"
3. "Have you noticed any change in your vision?"
4. "How long have you worked for your current employer?"
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Rationale 1: The nurse should gather information about the reasons for the father's death when creating the client's genogram and documenting the client's family history.
Rationale 2: Surgical history is a part of medical history.
Rationale 3: Information about vision changes would be included in the review of body systems.
Rationale 4: Elements of the psychosocial history within the health history include gathering information about the client's occupational history, education, financial background, roles and relationships, family, social structure/emotional concerns, and self-concept.
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