The nurse who is assessing an older adult with rectal bleeding asks, "Have you ever had a colonoscopy?" The nurse is performing what type of assessment?
a. Focused assessment
b. Emergency assessment
c. Detailed health assessment
d. Comprehensive assessment
ANS: A
A focused assessment is an abbreviated assessment used to evaluate the status of previously identified problems and monitor for signs of new problems. It can be done when a specific problem is identified. An emergency assessment is done when the nurse needs to obtain information about life-threatening problems quickly while simultaneously taking action to maintain vital function. A comprehensive assessment includes a detailed health history and physical examination of one body system or many body systems. It is typically done on admission to the hospital or onset of care in a primary care setting.
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