During the preparatory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for the nursing history, the nurse should
A) Clarify the patient's health status
B) Review as much information as possible
C) Identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses
D) Develop the nursing plan of care
Ans: B
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