A client is being admitted to rehabilitation. Which type of primary assessment should the nurse make a priority for this client?
1. Level of function
2. Nutritional status
3. Medical condition
4. Insurance provider
Answer: 1
1. To develop an individualized plan of care, the nurse first must determine the client's level of physical function.2. Nutritional assessment will be determined after the primary assessment.
3. The medical condition will already be documented.
4. Insurance provider will already be documented.
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