Question 16

Which statement is true about the types of nursing assessments used to collect patient data? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

A. Emergency assessment is performed when the patient's situation is life-threatening.
B. Ongoing assessment is performed and continued throughout the patient's health care experience.
C. Initial assessment is performed before the patient undergoes any procedure.
D. Emergency assessment is performed more thoroughly and comprehensively than other assessments.
E. Focused assessment is done after a patient's general problems have been identified, when a patient has a complaint, or describes a new problem.

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