A nurse using the problem-oriented approach to data collection will first
a. Complete an observational overview.
b. Disregard cues and complete the database questions in chronological order.
c. Focus on the patient's presenting situation.
d. Make accurate interpretations of the data.
ANS: C
A problem-oriented approach focuses on the patient's current problem or presenting situation rather than on an observational overview. The database is not always completed using a chronological approach if focusing on the current problem. Making interpretations of the data is not data collection. Data interpretation occurs while appropriate nursing diagnoses are assigned. The question is asking about data collection.
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