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• Data can be obtained from primary or secondary sources.
• The primary source of data is the patient.
➢In most instances the patient is considered to be the
Sources Of most accurate reporter.
➢The alert and oriented patient can provide information
Data about past illness and surgeries and present signs,
symptoms, and lifestyle.
• When the patient is unable to supply information because
of deterioration of mental status, age, or seriousness of
illness, secondary sources are used.
