Which assessment approach is most appropriate for a patient attending a clinic for the first time with several health concerns?
Correct answer: A. A comprehensive health history and physical examination
- A. A comprehensive health history and physical examination
- B. A focused examination of the chief complaint only
- C. A review of the medication list without examination
- D. An emergency assessment limited to airway and breathing
Explanation
A first clinic visit with several concerns requires a comprehensive assessment to establish baseline health information. A focused assessment is suitable when the problem is already clearly limited to one body system.
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Assessment gathers subjective and objective data through health history, physical examination and observation. The nursing process then uses nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide individualised care, while distinguishing a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis and identifying priorities such as airway, breathing, circulation and safety.
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