The nurse is assigned the admission health history and physical for a patient diagnosed with a fever of unknown etiology. The patient tells the nurse, "I just don't feel good. I'm so hot and I feel sick to my stomach. Can you ask me those questions later?" The best response by the nurse is:

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If a patient being admitted to the hospital is too ill to interact for an extended period, the interview can be broken into smaller segments. Interviews with patients already hospitalized or established in the health care system are less extensive and more focused on newly identified patient concerns or problems. Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and relaxed is a priority and often takes prior thought and planning by the nurse.

The Nurse Is Assigned the Admission Health History and Physical