One of the first steps in an assessment is determining the "chief complaint.". The chief complaint is:
1. The client's current issue.
2. Determined after the nurse does a complete health history.
3. Formulated by the nurse.
4. A vague description of a problem.
The client's current issue.
Rationale: The chief complaint is the client's current issue or reason for seeking health care. It is generally a concise statement in the client's own words. It is typically best elicited by the nurse's asking the client what he or she considers to be the most current and acute health issue. The chief complaint is not determined by the nurse, nor is it a vague description of a problem. The chief complaint is expressed by the client, not determined after a complete health history.
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