The nurse manager observes a new graduate nurse complete assessment activities for a newly admitted client. Which actions indicate that the graduate needs assistance with the assessment process?
1. Reviews client record
2. Establishes a database
3. Performs nursing actions
4. Reviews nursing literature
5. Determines client's strengths, risks, and problems
Correct Answer: 3, 5
Rationale 1: Reviewing client records is a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process.
Rationale 2: Establishing a database is a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process.
Rationale 3: Performing nursing actions is a part of the implementation phase of the nursing process.
Rationale 4: Reviewing nursing literature is a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process.
Rationale 5: Determining the client's strengths, risks, and problems is a part of the diagnosis phase of the nursing process.
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