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The Client Admitted to the Hospital for an Arm Fracture

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The client admitted to the hospital for an arm fracture requiring surgery appears disheveled and has a body odor. The nurse expresses surprise at the client's appearance and reports that this is not the normal appearance of the client, who is usually clean and meticulously groomed. Based on this information, which assessments are priority to plan this client's care?


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