A nurse is gathering information about a patient's habits and lifestyle patterns. Which method of data collection will the nurse use that will best obtain this information?

A) Carefully review lab results.
B) Conduct the physical assessment.
C) Perform a thorough nursing health history.
D) Prolong the termination phase of the interview.

Nursing Health History

A comprehensive record of a patient's past and current health status, gathered by a nurse.

Lifestyle Patterns

Habits or behaviors that are typical for an individual or group, influencing health and wellness.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information from a variety of sources to get a complete and accurate picture of an area of interest.