Collecting data from client for health history

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The nurse is collecting data from a client for a health history and wants to ask the client about an obvious bruise on the client's upper arm. Which of would be an appropriate action by the nurse during the interview process? Wait until closer to the end of the interview when more trust is established and ask the client if anyone has hurt the client at home.

Reference no: EM133708945

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