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What should the physical examination focus on for the client described in the text?
What should the physical examination focus on for the client described in the text?
- Ears, nose, mouth, and throat (correct)
- Sexual functioning and bowel habits
- Abdominal assessment
- Heart and neck vessel examination
When is an emergency assessment typically performed?
When is an emergency assessment typically performed?
- During routine check-ups
- After the patient has stabilized
- In life-threatening situations (correct)
- In non-life-threatening situations
What is the major concern during an emergency assessment according to the text?
What is the major concern during an emergency assessment according to the text?
- Client's mood assessment
- Past medical records review
- Determining life-sustaining physical functions (correct)
- Detailed family history
Which role of nursing requires extensive focused assessments according to the text?
Which role of nursing requires extensive focused assessments according to the text?
What does the 21st-century nurse's role in assessment entail according to the text?
What does the 21st-century nurse's role in assessment entail according to the text?
What does an acute care nurse do after performing a focused assessment?
What does an acute care nurse do after performing a focused assessment?
When does a nurse conduct a focused assessment?
When does a nurse conduct a focused assessment?
What type of assessment is usually performed whenever a nurse or healthcare professional has an encounter with the client?
What type of assessment is usually performed whenever a nurse or healthcare professional has an encounter with the client?
In which setting can this type of assessment be performed?
In which setting can this type of assessment be performed?
What determines the frequency of a focused assessment?
What determines the frequency of a focused assessment?
What does a focused assessment consist of?
What does a focused assessment consist of?
When is a focused assessment typically performed in relation to a comprehensive health assessment?
When is a focused assessment typically performed in relation to a comprehensive health assessment?
What is the purpose of health assessment according to Carpenito?
What is the purpose of health assessment according to Carpenito?
According to Atkinson and Murray (1991), how is assessment defined in nursing?
According to Atkinson and Murray (1991), how is assessment defined in nursing?
Which type of assessment involves gathering information about a client’s overall function?
Which type of assessment involves gathering information about a client’s overall function?
Where is subjective data typically collected during health assessments?
Where is subjective data typically collected during health assessments?
Who may participate in the data collection process during health assessments?
Who may participate in the data collection process during health assessments?
Which type of assessment is conducted to address specific health issues identified in a client?
Which type of assessment is conducted to address specific health issues identified in a client?
