An Older Patient with a History of Heart Failure Is

An older patient with a history of heart failure is experiencing dyspnea, weight gain, chest pain, and increasing edema of the lower extremities. The patient's blood pressure is elevated. What should the nurse ask to help determine why the patient is currently having health problems?

A) "Are you married?"
B) "Have you been out of the country lately?"
C) "Do you have grandchildren that you babysit?"
D) "Have you attended any recent family or social gatherings?"