The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client. How can a nurse arrive at a more complete database for this client?
A) through clustering of data
B) analysis of lab values
C) review of the chart
D) consult with several sources
Ans: D
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By having a more complete database from several sources, including the client, the nurse can arrive at a more accurate conclusion. The nurse can obtain data from secondary sources, such as family members, significant others, other health care professionals, health records, and literature review.
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