A nurse assessing a patient knows that secondary sources of information include (Select all that apply.)
a. data from other professionals.
b. information from the patient.
c. physical assessment findings.
d. significant others and friends.
e. written records about the patient.
A, D, E
Secondary sources include written records, other health care providers, and significant others.
Information from the patient would be a primary source of data.
Physical assessment findings would be a primary source of data.
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