The Admitting Nurse Has Just Met a New Patient Who

The admitting nurse has just met a new patient who has been admitted from the emergency department. As the nurse introduces himself, he begins the process of inspection. What nursing action should the nurse include during this phase of assessment?

A) Gather as many psychosocial details as possible.
B) Pay attention to the details while observing.
C) Write down as many details as possible during the observation.
D) Do not let the patient know he is being assessed.