When assessing a patient, which of the following would be involved? Select all that apply
A) Obtain a medication history.
B) Obtain vital signs.
C) Formulate nursing diagnoses.
D) Ask about chief complaint.
E) Determine therapeutic response.
Ans: A, B, D, E
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The assessment phase of the nursing process involves collecting subjective and objective data, as well as initial and ongoing assessment. Examples include taking medication history and vital signs, asking about the chief complaint, and determining therapeutic response.
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