An intensive care unit nurse reports the client's condition to the nurse on the medical unit. This is a(an):
A) primary source.
B) secondary source.
C) general report.
D) informational report.
Ans: B
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Secondary data sources include sources of data other than the client, such as the chart or other health care providers.
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