During a comprehensive health assessment, the nurse documents information about the client's social support system. Which of the following pieces of data best reflects this aspect of the assessment?
Dates of the client's most recent immunizations
List of current prescribed medications
Presence of family members or friends who can assist with care and provide emotional support
The presence of family members or friends who can assist the client with emotional encouragement, daily activities, and discharge needs directly describes the client's social support system. Documenting this information helps the nurse identify available resources and potential gaps in support. The other options-bilateral pedal pulses, current prescribed medications, and recent immunization history-are important assessment data but do not pertain to evaluating social support.
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