When collecting data related to the present illness, the nurse must obtain detailed and comprehensive data to assist in establishing:
a. a nursing diagnosis.
b. a nursing care plan.
c. appropriate interventions.
d. nursing orders.
C
The data collected related to the present illness must be detailed and comprehensive to allow planning of appropriate interventions.
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