The nurse is conducting an admissions history interview with a client who has a history of gas-troesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following questions shows the best example of relevant questioning by the nurse?
1. "How long have you been dealing with GERD?"
2. "Are you currently taking any medications for your GERD?"
3. "Do you follow a particular diet to help manage your GERD?"
4. "Do you have any other gastrointestinal problems besides GERD?"
ANS: 4
The nurse should ask relevant questions and collect relevant history and physical assessment data related to the client's presenting health care needs in order to produce the most inclusive, effec-tive nursing care plan. The questions "How long have you been dealing with GERD?" and "Are you currently taking any medications for your GERD?" as well as "Do you follow a particular diet to help manage your GERD?" are directed towards the GERD itself and not towards condi-tions that might be related to the presence of GERD.
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