The nursing diagnosis is the function of this member of the health care team: ___________ ____________
ANS:
registered nurse
Processing the collected data from the assessment is a function of the registered nurse according to the ANA.
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A. Overuse of alcohol B. Gender C. Overuse of pain medication D. Too much sleep and rest