In which situation would it be most appropriate to perform a comprehensive health history assessment on a client?

A nurse is performing an initial assessment on a client who is being admitted to the hospital for exacerbation of heart failure. During the client interview, the nurse wants to assess the client’s background and health history. Which of the following are examples of leading questions that the nurse should avoid? Select all that apply.

The nurse is performing an initial assessment on a new client in the clinic. Which of the following elements would be included as part of the general survey? Select all that apply.

A nurse is counseling a client who has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. During the initial assessment, the nurse notes that the client has a blood pressure of 148/92 mmHg, a BMI of 28, and a blood glucose level of 161 mg/dL. Which of the following information about health and wellness would be most beneficial for the nurse to teach this client?

During an initial assessment of a client with coronary artery disease, the nurse wants to assess the client’s dietary intake to determine if diet is contributing to his health condition. Which question would most likely give the nurse an idea of the client’s everyday diet?