After the admission of the patient, Nurse Toni will get specific information from the patient. This method of getting information is known as the:
A.
Termination phase when discharge plans are being made.
B.
Working phase, when the patient shows some progress.
C.
The patient interview.
D.
Working phase, when the patient brings it up.
ANS: C
When the nurse and patient agree to work together, data is collected from the patient. The patient interview process begins as soon as the nurse walks in the room with the intention of obtaining the information.
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