When performing a nursing physical assessment, the nurse uses a head-to-toe approach. When using this method, the nurse begins with a:
a. skin assessment.
b. neurological assessment.
c. circulatory assessment.
d. respiratory assessment.
B
When performing a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse begins with a neurological assessment.
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