A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient’s health status. Which area should the nurse as

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A nurse is assessing internal variables that are affecting the patient’s health status. Which area
should the nurse assess?

a. Perception of functioning
b. Socioeconomic factors
c. Cultural background
d. Family practices
ANS: A
Internal variables include a person’s developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of
functioning, and emotional and spiritual factors. External variables influencing a person’s health
beliefs and practices include family practices, socioeconomic factors, and cultural background.