Which of the following methods of data collection is utilized to establish a patient's nursing database?
a. Reviewing the current literature to determine evidence-based nursing actions
b. Orders for diagnostic and laboratory tests
c. Physical examination
d. Anticipated medications to be ordered
C
A nursing database includes a physical examination. Orders are included in the order section of the patient's chart. The nurse reviews the current literature in the implementation phase of the nursing process to determine evidence-based actions, and the health care provider is responsible for ordering medications. Medication orders are usually written after the database is completed.
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