A nurse who is admitting a client to the inpatient unit conducts a comprehensive assessment. How does the nurse use the data gathered from the assessment?
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The nurse uses the data gathered from the assessment to make sound clinical judgments, plan appropriate interventions, and support nursing diagnoses. The length of stay is determined based on a variety of factors, including the client's condition and progress, but is not solely determined by the assessment data. Data from secondary sources should not be excluded without careful consideration and validation.

A Nurse Who Is Admitting a Client to the Inpatient