The RN is performing an assessment on a patient being admitted for back pain. The nurse interprets which of the patient's statements as a minor detail?
A) The patient has not been able to void in 12 hours.
B) The patient ate 90% of his meal.
C) The patient reports being unable to walk.
D) The patient was involved in a car accident 2 days ago.

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Minor details support the major details and peripherally support the main idea. In this scenario, the patient eating 90% of his meal is a minor detail. The other choices are major details.

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