A nurse is preparing to perform an admission assessment on a patient with COPD. It is most important for the nurse to review which of the following?
A) Social work assessment
B) Insurance coverage
C) Chloride levels
D) Available diagnostic tests
Ans: D
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In addition to the patient's history, the nurse reviews the results of available diagnostic tests. Social work assessment is not a priority for the majority of patients. Chloride levels are relevant to CF, not COPD. Insurance coverage is not normally the domain of the nurse.
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