The nurse in a long-term care facility is aware that a health assessment will be _____________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. the basis for the assignment of nursing diagnoses.
b. done only at admission to facility.
c. performed only by a registered nurse.
d. a platform for the nursing care plan.
e. ongoing for the duration of the stay.
ANS: A, D, E
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