The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most appropriate for this assessment?

A) "Do you smoke?"
B) "What is your religion?"
C) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"
D) "How many years have you lived in the United States?"

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Lindokuhle Senzo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Asking questions about a person's country of ancestry, years in the United States, etc. allows the nurse to assess a person's heritage. Simply asking about one's religion, smoking history, or health history does not reflect heritage. Simply asking about one's religion, smoking history, or health history does not reflect heritage.

The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most appropriate for this assessment?

A) "Do you smoke?"
B) "What is your religion?"
C) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"
D) "How many years have you lived in the United States?"

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The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most appropriate for this assessment?A) "Do you smoke?"B) "What is your religion?"C) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"D) "How many years have you lived in the United States?"

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The nurse is conducting a heritage assessment. Which question is most appropriate for this assessment?

A) "Do you smoke?"
B) "What is your religion?"
C) "Do you have a history of heart disease?"
D) "How many years have you lived in the United States?"