When assessing a 32-year-old male with a history of mental retardation, you note the protrusion of a clamped tube from her back in the area of her right kidney. The best method of determining what the tube is and why it is in place would be to:

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Asking family members is often the most direct and immediate way to obtain accurate information about the patient's medical history and the purpose of medical devices, especially in cases where the patient may not be able to provide reliable information due to their condition.

When Assessing a 32-Year-Old Male with a History of Mental