After Completing the Initial Head-To-Toe Shift Assessment, the Nurse Determines

question 26

Multiple Choice

After completing the initial head-to-toe shift assessment, the nurse determines that no changes are needed in the patient's plan of care. This decision is a result of the nurse's

• A) Ensuring that each patient receives a comprehensive health assessment.
• B) Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• C) Reviewing the organizational plan for the shift.
• D) Learning that the patient may be discharged from the hospital during this shift.

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