Which of the following terms describes a standard and comprehensive way of collecting information about a patient to be used by various members of the healthcare team?
A. medical history
B. vital signs
C. laboratory test results
D. diagnostic test results
Answer: A
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a. 4 b. 8 c. 10 d. 12
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a. clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters. b. is flirtatious and provocative toward staff members of the opposite sex. c. displays hypervigilance and refuses to attend unit activities. d. urges a suspicious client to hit anyone who stares at him.
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