Author Question: Which is the purpose of the nursing health history? 1) To determine the patient's response to the ... (Read 29 times)

Chelseaamend · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which is the purpose of the nursing health history?

1) To determine the patient's response to the health problem
2) To determine the extent of the health problem
3) To determine which medications are appropriate to alleviate the health problem
4) All of the above

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to begin a health history for a new patient. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to begin the process?

1) What problem brought you here today?
2) How old are you?
3) Have you had any difficulty breathing?
4) What childhood illnesses have you had?