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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a nursing health assessment?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a nursing health assessment?
- To make a professional clinical judgment
- To collect subjective data and objective data
- To determine a client's overall level of functioning (correct)
- To focus on the client's physiologic development status
During a nursing health assessment, the nurse collects data related to which of the following aspects of the client?
During a nursing health assessment, the nurse collects data related to which of the following aspects of the client?
- Psychological well-being (correct)
- Physiologic development status
- Socio-cultural background
- Spiritual beliefs
The nurse focuses on how the client's health status affects which of the following?
The nurse focuses on how the client's health status affects which of the following?
- Socio-cultural background
- Physiologic development status
- Activities of daily living (correct)
- Psychological well-being
In contrast to a nursing health assessment, what is the primary focus of a medical examination performed by a physician?
In contrast to a nursing health assessment, what is the primary focus of a medical examination performed by a physician?
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What is the goal of an interview during a nursing health assessment?
What is the goal of an interview during a nursing health assessment?
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Study Notes
Nursing Health Assessment
- Primary purpose: to collect data to identify the client's health status and develop a plan of care
Data Collection
- Client's physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual aspects
- Health history, including past illnesses, hospitalizations, and medications
- Current health concerns, including symptoms and treatment
Focus of Nursing Health Assessment
- How the client's health status affects their daily life and functional abilities
Comparison to Medical Examination
- Primary focus of medical examination performed by a physician: diagnose and treat diseases
- In contrast, nursing health assessment focuses on the client's overall health and well-being
Goal of Interview
- Establish a rapport with the client and gather subjective data about their health status and concerns
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