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What is the primary purpose of health assessment?
What is the primary purpose of health assessment?
- To identify the problems at an early stage
- To compare clients health status with an ideal status
- To contribute in medical research
- To establish a data base of client’s normal abilities and risk factors (correct)
What does 'diagnosis' refer to in the context of health assessment?
What does 'diagnosis' refer to in the context of health assessment?
- The forecast of the course and duration of a disease
- The science of the cause of a disease
- The determination of the nature and extent of a disease (correct)
- The presence of a disease that can be seen or elicited
What are 'signs' in the context of health assessment?
What are 'signs' in the context of health assessment?
- The forecast of the course and duration of a disease
- Any evidence as to the nature and location of a diseases noted by the client
- The presence of a disease that can be seen or elicited (correct)
- Any current alteration in function
What does 'etiology' refer to in the context of health assessment?
What does 'etiology' refer to in the context of health assessment?
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What is the purpose of identifying client's strength, weakness, knowledge, attitude, motivation, support systems, and coping skills in health assessment?
What is the purpose of identifying client's strength, weakness, knowledge, attitude, motivation, support systems, and coping skills in health assessment?
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