The nurse is obtaining information from a newly admitted patient during the initial nursing assessment. Which difference does the nurse recognize between the nursing history and the medical history?
A)A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses and needs to the health problem.
B)The same information is gathered in both; the difference is in who obtains the information.
C)A nursing history is gathered by using a specific format.
D)A medical history collects more in-depth information.

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A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses and needs related to health problems, emphasizing a holistic view of the patient, including physical, psychological, and social aspects. In contrast, a medical history primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

The Nurse Is Obtaining Information from a Newly Admitted Patient