The MOST Appropriate Time for a Nurse to Complete the Initial

question 24

Multiple Choice

The MOST appropriate time for a nurse to complete the initial nursing assessment of a client admitted to a health care facility is:

• A)prior to admission by the office or clinic nurse
• B)within 8 hours of admission
• C)after the first 24 hours or the acute phase of health care has passed
• D)just before the client's discharge to home or to a rehabilitation center

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