Which action is appropriate for the nurse to include in the client's health history portion of the nursing assessment?
1. Monitoring blood pressure.
2. Assessing lung sounds.
3. Discussing cultural traditions.
4. Monitoring temperature.
Correct Answer: 3
The nurse will discuss the client's cultural traditions during the health history portion of the health assessment. Vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature, and a lung assessment are included in the physical examination portion of the health assessment.
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