When interviewing a patient,it is important for the nurse to obtain some basic history.Which of the following statements should be explored more fully during an interview? The patient states that he:

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In every mental health examination,make a note of the factors from the general health history that could be relevant: any known illnesses or health problems,such as alcoholism or chronic renal disease;current medications,the side effects of which may cause confusion or depression;the usual educational and behavioural levels (record that factor as the normal baseline,and do not expect performance on the mental health examination to exceed it);and responses to personal history questions about current stress,social interaction patterns,and sleep habits.

When Interviewing a Patient,it Is Important for the Nurse to Obtain