A client is diagnosed with endocarditis. When obtaining the client’s medical history, which question asked by the nurse is most important initially? 1. ‘‘Have you recently been treated for strep...

A client is diagnosed with endocarditis. When obtaining the client’s medical history, which question asked by the nurse is most important initially?

1. ‘‘Have you recently been treated for strep throat?’’

2. ‘‘Have you recently had flu-like symptoms?’’

3. ‘‘Do you have any skin rashes?’’

4. ‘‘Have you had any recent cuts or bruises?’’