A nursing student is seeing a patient for the first time this morning. Which action should the nursing student perform first?
a. Focused patient assessment
b. Patient health history
c. Medication administration
d. Documentation
A
When beginning a patient assignment, always conduct a focused but complete assessment of the patient's condition and ask what outcomes the patient expects in his or her care. A patient health history is usually taken upon admission. Medication administration and documentation will occur after an assessment.
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