Before conducting a health assessment on a client, what should the nurse do first?
A) Ask a family member to be present for the assessment.
B) Tell the client the amount of time for the assessment.
C) Inform the client of the procedure done in the assessment.
D) Introduce herself to the client.
Ans: D
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The nurse should introduce herself to the client, and explain the nature and purpose of the health assessment.
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