Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance While conducting an initial health assessment, the nurse is collecting information from an 84-year-old female patient who has recently been admitted to the geriatric ward due to chronic hypertension and mild cognitive impairment. Which of the following pieces of information would be most beneficial for the nurse to gather in order to tailor an individualized care plan? A. An overview of the patient's general health and major illnesses over the past decade. B. Details of the patient's engagement in current health promotion activities, such as diet and exercise. C. A comprehensive family history of chronic diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular conditions. D. The patient's marital status and living arrangements to understand social support structures. E. The patient's medication adherence and understanding of the diabetes management plan. F. Previous experiences with hospitalizations or surgeries that might affect current health status.

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While conducting an initial health assessment, the nurse is collecting information from an 84-year-old female patient who has recently been admitted to the geriatric ward due to chronic hypertension and mild cognitive impairment. Which of the following pieces of information would be most beneficial for the nurse to gather in order to tailor an individualized care plan?
A. An overview of the patient's general health and major illnesses over the past decade.
B. Details of the patient's engagement in current health promotion activities, such as diet and exercise.
C. A comprehensive family history of chronic diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular conditions.
D. The patient's marital status and living arrangements to understand social support structures.
E. The patient's medication adherence and understanding of the diabetes management plan.
F. Previous experiences with hospitalizations or surgeries that might affect current health status.
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