Which statement describes data that is from a primary source?
a. The client's wife said that he had these symptoms for months.
b. The old chart has a note that the client denies any previous heart attacks.
c. The admitting nurse stated that the client was in severe pain when admitted yesterday.
d. The client says he came to the hospital because he is too short of breath to sleep.
D
Data is collected from a variety of sources, but the client is considered the primary source of data as the major provider of information. As much information as possible should be gathered from the client, using both interview and physical assessment skills.
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