The Complete Health History Exam Study Guide |100% Correct| #LATEST

The Complete Health History Exam Study Guide |100% Correct| #LATEST When interviewing an older adult patient, the nurse understands that history-taking must include questions assessing which age-related issues? Select all that apply. Multiple concurrent health problems Chronic symptoms Complete drug assessment Assessment of functional capacity Family history *Ans* Multiple concurrent health problems Questions assessing multiple overlapping health problems are part of a comprehensive health history for older patients. Correct Chronic symptoms Questions about chronic symptoms are part of a comprehensive health history for older patients. Correct Complete drug assessment A complete drug assessment is part of a comprehensive health history for all ages and is not age-specific. Assessment of functional capacity Assessment of functional capacity is necessary as part of a comprehensive health history for older patients. Correct Family history Family history should be obtained for all patients and is not specific to an age-related issue. Which age-related issues may hinder history-taking in older adult patients? Select all that apply. Sensory loss Use of hearing aids Cognitive impairment Memory loss Visual impairment *Ans* Sensory loss Loss of sensory perception may occur in older individuals and can affect the patient interview. Use of hearing aids (incorrect