The nurse is conducting a presurgical screening interview with a patient at a local surgical center. When performing a health assessment, the primary source of information should be:
A) the spouse.
B) the medical record.
C) a close relative.
D) the patient.

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The primary source from which data are collected is the patient. A secondary source would include a significant other, family members, caregivers, other members of the health team, and medical records.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Presurgical Screening Interview with a Patient