When Is It Appropriate for the Nurse to Conduct the Focused

question 34

Multiple Choice

When is it appropriate for the nurse to conduct the focused physical assessment?

• A) During the initial assessment for a yearly exam
• B) On admission to the hospital for surgery
• C) On admission of a patient in acute respiratory distress
• D) All of the above

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