Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to conduct a general survey. Which should the nurse recognize is the purpose of performing the general survey prior to the physical assessment?
A) Allows for vital signs prior to starting exam.
B) Provides an opportunity for the client to relax before the exam.
C) Yields information to guide the physical assessment.
D) Provides the information necessary for the diagnosis.
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