A client is brought to the emergency department in an unconscious condition. The client's wife hands over the previous medical files and points out that the client had suddenly fallen unconscious after trying to get out of bed
Which of the following is a primary source of information?
A) Client'swife
B) Medical documents
C) Test results
D) Assessment data
Ans: A
In this case, the primary source of information is the client's wife, as she can provide a detailed description of the incident as well as provide the medical history of the client. The medical files, test results, and assessment data are secondary sources of information.
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