A client reports to the emergency department with ankle pain from a minor road accident. The nurse asks the client to fully describe the circumstances of the accident. Which ANA standard of nursing practice is best demonstrated by the nurse's action?
A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Ethics
D) Caring

Question

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The nurse's action of asking the client to fully describe the circumstances of the accident demonstrates the ANA standard of Assessment, which involves collecting and analyzing patient data to determine the patient's condition and needs.

A Client Reports to the Emergency Department with Ankle Pain