All of the following patients have been admitted to the acute care setting. On admission, which patient should receive a focused assessment?
a. 53-year-old admitted with a perforated ulcer
b. 5-year-old admitted for the implant of grommets in the middle ear
c. 76-year-old admitted for a knee replacement
d. 40-year-old admitted for possible bowel obstruction
ANS: A
A patient with a perforated ulcer is considered to be critically ill. Therefore, this patient should receive a focused assessment. The remaining options are not considered critical illnesses.
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