What Makes a Nursing History Different from a Medical History

question 2

Multiple Choice

What makes a nursing history different from a medical history when collecting assessment data from the patient?

• A) A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem.
• B) The same information is gathered; the difference is in who obtains the information.
• C) A nursing history is gathered using a specific format.
• D) A medical history collects more in-depth information.

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Definitions:

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