The purpose of obtaining a nursing history is to
A) Assist the physician to establish a medical diagnosis
B) Minimize the time required to establish a nursing diagnosis
C) Focus on objective physical data specific to the patient
D) Identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses
Question 2
During the preparatory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for the nursing history, the nurse should
A) Clarify the patient's health status
B) Review as much information as possible
C) Identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses
D) Develop the nursing plan of care
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