The nurse collects data slowly and methodically from a new client. Why is the nurse using this approach during this phase of the nursing process?
1. Ensures accuracy of data
2. Identifies client outcomes
3. Establishes a rapport with the client
4. Highlights the importance of the therapeutic relationship
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Rationale 1: Assessment is a criticalphase because all the other steps depend on the accuracyand reliability of the information obtained.
Rationale 2: Client outcomes are not identified during the assessment phase.
Rationale 3: Client rapport does become established during the assessment phase however this is not the reason for the nurse to collect data slowly and methodically.
Rationale 4: The therapeutic relationship is important however this is not the reason for the nurse to collect data slowly and methodically.
Global Rationale: Assessment is a critical phase because all the other steps depend on the accuracy and reliability of the information obtained.Client outcomes are not identified during the assessment phase. Client rapport and the therapeutic relationship are important however theseare not reasons for the nurse to collect data slowly and methodically.
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