The nurse obtains the following information from the patient: Alert and oriented, is married, and has a history of heart disease. This is an example of:
a. Collecting data
b. Analyzing data
c. Categorizing data
d. Making a comprehensive physical assessment
ANS: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false