Why is it important for a nurse to inquire about any foreign travel of a patient with a suspected lymphatic or hematologic disorder?
A) To determine the varied sexual history of the patient, if any
B) To determine the potential exposure to infectious agents
C) To determine whether the patient has had any blood transfusions
D) To determine whether the patient adopted any specific dietary habits
B
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Knowledge of recent travel can help the nurse to pinpoint potential exposure to helminths, parasites, or other infection exposure common in the area visited. The nurse should specifically ask about foreign travel to countries where malaria or parasitic roundworms are common. Sexual history, dietary habits, or any blood transfusions that the patient may have had before would not be adequately explored by questioning travel history.
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