The nurse is assessing the respiratory status of a client admitted a few days ago for pneumonia. Which type of assessment is the nurse completing?
1. An admission assessment
2. A focused assessment
3. Care management
4. Communication
Answer: 2
1. The LPN/LVN may collect data for an admission, but the RN is responsible for the overall admission assessment.
2. A focused assessment is one that focuses on one system or is any assessment completed after the initial assessment is completed.
3. Care management is directing the care of a client over a specified shift.
4. Communication includes teaching, documenting, and talking with peers.
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