As part of the comprehensive admission assessment, the nurse talks with family and friends who may contribute additional data to a client's psychiatric history. When reviewing the data obtained from these sources, the nurse keeps in mind which of the following perspectives of the data? The information provided:

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The information obtained from family and friends is subjective and comes from each individual's perspective. It may not necessarily be accurate, but it provides important insight into the client's history and can be valuable in developing an individualized care plan. The nurse should consider each source's relationship to the client, but should not dismiss any information as false without further investigation.

As Part of the Comprehensive Admission Assessment, the Nurse Talks