The nurse is admitting an infant to the care area. The parents and grandmother are present. What should the nurse use as the best source of data for this client?
1. Medical record from the child's birth
2. Grandmother
3. Parents
4. Admitting physician
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The baby's birth record is able to provide necessary information, but not to the same extent as the parents.
Rationale 2: Although the grandmother can support the parents during this time and may be able to offer some helpful information, she would not be the best source.
Rationale 3: The best source of data is usually the client, unless the client is too ill, young, or confused to communicate clearly. The parents would be able to provide the nurse with the most accurate, current information regarding the baby (diet, schedule, symptoms, etc.).
Rationale 4: The admitting physician will be able to provide necessary information, but not to the same extent as the parents.
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