The student nurse is admitting an elderly patient to the medical unit who has been diagnosed with pneumonia and will be receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat. After completing a physical and health history of the patient with her nurse, the student states. " Now that our assessment is complete, we can analyze the data to determine our diagnosis." What is the best response of the nurse?

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The correct response is to correct the student's understanding that assessment is ongoing and never fully complete, even after treatment has begun. Option A is not the best response as it is somewhat condescending and does not address the student's misconceptions. Option B is incorrect because it provides no clarification or correction for the student. Option D is incorrect because it is not a standard nursing practice to skip the analysis phase of the nursing process.

The Student Nurse Is Admitting an Elderly Patient to the Medical