RA2V2 Practice Test

1Single Choice

When initiating a nursing admission assessment, which initial action by the registered nurse (RN) is most appropriate?

A.Perform a full head-to-toe physical examination before introducing yourself to the patient.
B.Introduce yourself, verify the patient's identity using two identifiers, and explain the purpose of the assessment.
C.Begin documenting the patient's medical history in the electronic health record before gathering any information.
D.Delegate the collection of vital signs to unlicensed assistive personnel while starting the interview.

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