A New Client Has Been Admitted to the Care Area

question 4

Multiple Choice

A new client has been admitted to the care area.How soon should the nurse plan to complete a physical assessment on this patient?

• A)1 hour
• B)12 hours
• C)48 hours
• D)24 hours

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Definitions:

Census Family

A unit defined by statistics agencies for the census, usually consisting of a household of related individuals, such as parents and their children.

Conjugal Family

A family unit consisting of a married couple and their children, emphasizing the relationship between the spouses.

Family of Procreation

Refers to the family unit created by an individual, together with their partner and children, distinct from the family of origin in which the individual was born or raised.

Sandwich Generation

Describes individuals typically in their thirties or forties who are responsible for bringing up their own children while also caring for their aging parents.