Author Question: The nurse admits a client to the oncology unit diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Why does the ... (Read 139 times)

newbem · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse admits a client to the oncology unit diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Why does the nurse question the client about social history?

1. To determine the cause of breast cancer
2. To determine what type of support the client will have
3. To determine any habits that might interfere with treatment
4. To determine what health resources are available to the client

Question 2

The nurse is performing a health history, and the client relates a history of drug abuse, saying he has been drug free for 15 years. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. Record this information under lifestyle.
2. Record this information under social data.
3. Do not record this information, because it is too old to be relevant.
4. Record this information under patterns of health care.

olivia_paige29 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Social history will help the nurse determine the client's primary support system. It will not indicate the cause of breast cancer. Habits would be determined by questioning lifestyle. Health resources would be determined by questioning patterns of health.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The nurse would record this information under lifestyle, which is information concerning personal habits, both past and present. Social data include family relationships, ethnic affiliation, educational and occupational history, economic status, and home and neighborhood conditions. Although the client denies current drug abuse, it is still relevant information because of potential problems caused by the earlier event. Patterns of health care include the client's current and past use of health resources.