After collecting data from the client admitted to the physician's office, the nurse documents:
1. Chief complaint, present illness, and vital signs.
2. Chief complaint, past medical history, and medication administration.
3. History of present illness, social history, and demographic data.
4. Chief complaint, present illness, and demographic data.
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Rationale: The nurse documents chief complaint, or purpose of the visit; history of the present illness; and vital signs. Past medical history is obtained from the client in the waiting room, and the receptionist gathers demographic data at the same time.
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a. nurse manager c. physicians b. nursing staff d. administration
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