The health-care team member responsible for performing a patient assessment and formulating nursing diagnoses is
1. The medical doctor (MD).
2. The registered nurse (RN).
3. The licensed practical nurse (LPN).
4. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
Question 2
While performing a thorough physical assessment on a patient, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) begins collecting primary data. An example of primary data is that
1. The patient's spouse reports the patient has difficulty sleeping.
2. The patient's caregiver complains of feeling overwhelmed.
3. The patient reports a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
4. The patient's daughter appears anxious about the patient's hospitalization.
Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
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