The Nurse Is Performing a Problem-Focused Assessment When the Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a problem-focused assessment when the client reports pain in his left shoulder.Which of the following nursing questions has priority when determining the nature of the pain?

• A) "What makes the pain worse?"
• B) "When did you first notice the pain?"
• C) "What do you do to lessen the pain?"
• D) "Can you rate your pain using the pain scale that we've discussed?"

---

Definitions:

Obsolescence

Obsolescence refers to the process or condition by which an object, service, or practice loses its value or utility due to aging, technological advancements, or changes in market preferences.

Present Value Factor

A factor used to calculate the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific rate of return.

Desired Rate

A term that can refer to the ideal or target interest rate set by an individual or institution, often in the context of investing or borrowing.

Average Rate of Return

A calculation used to estimate the profitability of an investment, expressed as a percentage of the initial cost of the investment.