Practice Question
When caring for a client, a nurse performs assessments at the beginning of and throughout the shift, considering the plan of care and responses to nursing interventions during each assessment. What type of assessment is the nurse performing?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Ongoing assessment
Rationale:
♦ Ongoing assessments are continuous and performed throughout the shift.
♦ They evaluate responses to nursing interventions.
♦ They allow for early recognition of changes in client condition.
♦ They ensure that the plan of care remains effective.
♦ Unlike comprehensive or emergency assessments, these are routine and repeated.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Avoid the use of electric- or battery-operated toothbrushes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Fundamentals
- Answer Choices: 4