What is the nurse’s primary source of information when obtaining a patient history?
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You can read the details below. By accepting, you agree to the updated privacy policy. Thank you! View updated privacy policy We've encountered a problem, please try again. What is a primary source?A primary source in science is a document or record that reports on a study, experiment, trial or research project. Primary sources are usually written by the person(s) who did the research, conducted the study, or ran the experiment, and include hypothesis, methodology, and results. Primary Sources include:
What is a secondary source?Secondary sources list, summarize, compare, and evaluate primary information and studies so as to draw conclusions on or present current state of knowledge in a discipline or subject. Sources may include a bibliography which may direct you back to the primary research reported in the article. Secondary Sources include:
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What is your primary source of information when obtaining a patient history?Primary sources of information are attained from the patient themselves (i.e., physical assessment and patient report of symptoms). Secondary sources include family members and the health record.
Which primary source of information would the nurse use when completing a patient's assessment?The primary source of data collection during the nursing assessment is the patient. Other sources include family, friends, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team. Data are also collected from laboratory or diagnostic reports, the patient's medical records, and the nurse's observations.
What is the nurse's primary source for data collection?What is the nurse's primary source for data collection? The nurse's primary source of data is the patient; however, there may be times when it is necessary to supplement or rely completely on another for the assessment information.
What is the primary method of obtaining patient data?The main methods used to collect data are health interviews, physical examination, and observation.
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