A nurse is conducting an assessment of a client. Which information would the nurse identify as a primary source?
A) Client's complaints about abdominal pain at a rating of 8
B) Family member's report of client's pain level
C) Phone call with client's primary practitioner about admission
D) Test results from a previous admission

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The patient is the primary source of information for assessment. Secondary sources include family members, significant others, other healthcare professionals, health records, and literature review.

A Nurse Is Conducting an Assessment of a Client