NCLEX Question for assessing the patient profile

NCLEX Review Question

Of the following areas for assessing the patient profile, which should be addressed after the others?

a.Body image
b.Education
c.Occupation
d.Environment

Correct Answer: A
Body image
Rationale: The patient is often less anxious when the interview progresses from information that is less personal to information that is more personal.

Education
Rationale: Educational level is relatively impersonal and readily revealed by the patient.

Occupation
Rationale: Occupation is relatively impersonal and readily revealed by the patient.

Environment
Rationale: Housing, religion, and language are relatively impersonal and readily revealed by the patient.

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