A nurse practitioner has a private practice in conjunction with a physician. She is providing psychiatric care to a woman who has a past history of being abused by her husband. During the last visit, she stated that she was planning to leave her husband
On the next visit in 2 weeks, the nurse practitioner will assess her client's commitment to changing her life situation and her ability to feel empowered. What type of assessment is the nurse practitioner implementing?
A) Complete
B) Focus
C) Time-lapsed
D) Emergency
Ans: C
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