The primary outcome for information collected during a nursing physica

The primary outcome for information collected during a nursing physical examination should be to: (Select all that apply.)

1. Establish the client’s baseline of function
2. Evaluate both nursing and client outcomes
3. Identify any changes in the client’s health status
4. Provide rationale for client admission or discharge
5. Identify appropriate nursing diagnoses to determine nursing care
6. Determine accuracy of information obtained from the client interview

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Providing rationale for client admission or discharge is not an outcome of a nursing physical as-sessment.