While Caring for a Newly Admitted Patient, a Registered Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

While caring for a newly admitted patient, a registered nurse (RN) gathers information by interviewing the patient to obtain a health history and reviewing the results of laboratory and diagnostic tests. This step in the nursing process is called

• A) Planning.
• B) Evaluation.
• C) Assessment.
• D) Implementation.

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Definitions:

Buyer

An individual or organization that makes a decision to purchase goods or services.

Consciously Aware

The state of being fully attentive and mindful of one's surroundings and own thoughts and actions.

Small Talk

Casual or informal conversation used to establish rapport with clients before moving into the main topic of discussion.

Rapport

A positive, mutual relationship characterized by trust, understanding, and good communication, often established between people in personal and professional contexts.