Which of the following should the nurse include in the psychosocial assessment of an older patient?
a. Comorbid diseases
b. Joint pain
c. Genetics
d. Family relationships
D
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A Incorrect. Comorbid diseases are part of a medical history.
B Incorrect. Pain is an important influence on both the client's current well-being and the client's response to future stress.
C Incorrect. Genetic factors provide important clues about an older adult's medical risks.
D Correct. Information about family relationships is important for the integration of the older person's life: it provides important clues about sources of stress, support, food, companionship, and other issues.
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