A nurse is caring for patients in a long-term care facility. Unless a patient is symptomatic or injured, the nurse should generally perform a head-to-toe assessment
1. At the beginning of each shift.
2. Once a week.
3. Once a month.
4. Once every 6 months.
ANS: 3
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