During the preparatory phase of interviewing for the purpose of obtaining information for the nursing history, the nurse should:
A) clarify the client's health status.
B) review as much information as possible.
C) identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses.
D) develop the nursing plan of care.

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The preparatory or preinteraction phase occurs when the nurse meets the client. The nurse should review as much information as possible about the client.

During the Preparatory Phase of Interviewing for the Purpose of Obtaining