In order for a hospital to meet criteria regarding nursing care established by The Joint Commission, the nurse must conduct which type of assessment?
A) Focus
B) Psychosocial
C) Physical
D) Initial
Ans: D
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The Joint Commission has mandated that each client have a documented nursing admission assessment that follows institutional policies.
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