In obtaining the history from the mother of a 2-year-old with pneumonia,the nurse asks the mother if she smoked or used drugs during her pregnancy.Her response is,"What does that have to do with pneumonia?" How would the nurse answer her question?
A)"You don't need to answer if it makes you uncomfortable."
B)"It's not really that important;we just ask everyone the same questions."
C)"The use of tobacco during pregnancy could be the cause of your daughter's pneumonia."
D)"Knowing about your pregnancy gives us a more complete picture of your daughter's health."

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Record the mother's use of alcohol,street drugs,or cigarettes and any x-ray studies taken during pregnancy.

In Obtaining the History from the Mother of a 2-Year-Old