A Nurse Using the Problem-Oriented Approach to Data Collection Will

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nurse using the problem-oriented approach to data collection will first

• A) Complete an observational overview.
• B) Disregard cues and complete the database questions in chronological order.
• C) Focus on the patient's presenting situation.
• D) Make accurate interpretations of the data.

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