Aside from the Information Obtained from the Patient (Primary Source)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Aside from the information obtained from the patient (primary source) in the admission interview, the nurse will also access: (Select all that apply.)

• A) the patient's family.
• B) a reliable and up-to-date reference book.
• C) the admission note.
• D) the physician's history and physical.
• E) an observation of the patient for non-verbal clues.

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