When conducting a health history assessment, the nurse would want to know what most important information about the patient's elimination status? (Select all that apply.)

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Recent changes in elimination patterns, color, consistency, or odor are important for the nurse to know concerning elimination. Discomfort or pain during elimination is important for the nurse to know. A nurse should also know which medications the patient is on as this may affect elimination. Personal preferences are not the most important data the nurse needs to collect.

When Conducting a Health History Assessment, the Nurse Would Want