Assessment of the individual should occur:
a. at the start of the shift.
b. at the end of the shift.
c. only when they use the call bell.
d. none of the above.
a
Each individual should be assessed at the beginning of
each shift as this helps the nurse to establish priorities of care
and organise the work for the shift.
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