The Patient: A 51-year-old male. The Situation: The patient is pale, has dark circles under his eyes, and responds to questions with a soft, low voice. He tells the nurse that he has not slept well for months, but denies any type of pain. The Question: What information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A. The existence of a significant life in the last year that has caused anxiety.
B. Ask the patient when they last slept.
Answer: A. The existence of a significant life in the last year that has caused anxiety.
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