A nurse working in the emergency department who must obtain data to identify the patient's primary care provider should ask the patient about
a. hospital stays.
b. low-cost health care providers.
c. receiving specialized care aimed at restoring the function of a body part.
d. the referring physician, nurse practitioner, or ambulatory care setting.
ANS: D
Primary care is the term used to describe the point at which an individual enters the health care system. This is often the referring party or agency.
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