A Patient Is Seen in the Emergency Department with Severe

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is seen in the emergency department with severe abdominal pain and hypotension. Which type of assessment should the nurse do at this time?

• A)Focused assessment
• B)Subjective assessment
• C)Emergency assessment
• D)Comprehensive assessment

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