Assessing Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary source of information from?

A

The patient

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2
Q

Initial Assessment

A

Performed shortly after admittance to a health care
facility

Performed to establish a complete database for
problem identification and care planning

Performed by the nurse to collect data on all aspects of
patient’s health

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3
Q

Focused Assessment

A

May be performed during
initial assessment or as
routine ongoing data
collection

Performed to gather data
about a specific problem
already identified, or to
identify new or overlooked
problems

Performed by the nurse to
collect data about the
specific problem

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