2 Scenario 2: A 33-year-old woman with advanced-stage breast cancer has been admitted to the emergency room with cardiac arrest. She is not married, and her boyfriend accompanies the ambulance. Health assessment information required for the diagnosis of the selected patient

The 33-year-old woman with advanced-stage breast cancer was admitted with cardiac arrest, and a comprehensive health assessment is needed to make the correct diagnosis. The total health assessment for the 33-year-old would involve her medical history, complete physical exam, and patient survey. The general survey comprises patient age, height, hygiene, gait, posture, and height. Nurses rely on health assessment to collect baseline data about the patient and develop a rapport leading to a trusting relationship. The patient health history should be taken. The health history includes the 33-year-old past health records, medical compliance, current state of health, family history, childhood illnesses, risk of developing certain diseases, and psychosocial status. The health history will present detailed information about the patient

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