The nurse is explaining to the client the need to do a more detailed assessment. This type of assessment involves obtaining which type of information?
1. Information regarding the client's overall assessment
2. Information of a specific medical condition
3. Information specific to the client's current condition
4. Information regarding past medical history
Correct Answer: 3
Information specific to the client's current condition is a detailed assessment. Information regarding the client's overall assessment would be a head-to-toe assessment and is a basic assessment. Information of a specific medical condition is a focused assessment, which pertains to only one specific system. Information regarding past medical history is data that is gathered as part of a head-to-toe assessment.
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