The nurse records the following general survey of a patient: "The patient is a 68-year-old male Asian attended by his wife and two daughters. Alert and oriented. Does not make eye contact with the nurse and responds slowly, but appropriately, to questions. No apparent disabilities or distinguishing features." Additional information that should be added to this general survey includes
A) reasons for contact with the health care system.
B) comments of family members about his condition.
C) nutritional status.
D) intake and output.
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