The health-care team member responsible for performing a patient assessment and formulating nursing diagnoses is
1. The medical doctor (MD).
2. The registered nurse (RN).
3. The licensed practical nurse (LPN).
4. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
ANS: 2
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