The client is admitted in an emergency situation.The nurse is aware that the client's health history should be obtained:
A)after the emergency has passed
B)while the client is undergoing medical treatment for the emergency
C)before the physical assessment,as is usually done
D)within the physical examination

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Usually the health history is obtained before the physical examination,but in emergency situations or when performing care in a health care facility after the initial admitting assessment,it will be necessary to incorporate history-taking into the physical examination.

The Client Is Admitted in an Emergency Situation