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What is the primary purpose of health assessment?
To establish a data base of client’s normal abilities and risk factors
What does 'diagnosis' refer to in the context of health assessment?
The determination of the nature and extent of a disease
What are 'signs' in the context of health assessment?
The presence of a disease that can be seen or elicited
What does 'etiology' refer to in the context of health assessment?
The science of the cause of a disease
What is the purpose of identifying client's strength, weakness, knowledge, attitude, motivation, support systems, and coping skills in health assessment?
To get a holistic view of the client
Test your knowledge of the purposes of health assessment, including establishing a client's normal abilities, identifying health-related problems, determining the nature of treatment required, and contributing to medical research.
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