The Student Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Rapid Assessment

question 3

Multiple Choice

The student nurse is preparing to perform a rapid assessment as the more experienced nurse observes. Which statement by the student nurse indicates that further education is required?

• A) "The rapid assessment should last approximately 10 minutes."
• B) "I should perform a rapid assessment for all of my assigned clients at the beginning of the shift to help me prioritize care."
• C) "The rapid assessment will help me establish baseline data about the client."
• D) "After I perform the rapid assessments on the clients I've been assigned, I can go back and get more information during my routine assessments."

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