A home health nurse is visiting a client who recently was hospitalized for repair of a fractured hip. The client tells the nurse, "I have had a lot of pain in my abdomen." What type of assessment would the nurse conduct?
A) Comprehensive
B) Ongoing partial
C) Focused
D) Emergency
Ans: C
A focused assessment is conducted to assess a specific problem. In this case, the nurse would ask the client about urinary frequency, bowel movements, and diet, and then take vital signs and assess the abdomen. Comprehensive assessments include a detailed health history and physical assessment. Ongoing partial assessments are conducted at regular intervals, and emergency assessments are carried out in emergency situations (such as prior to CPR).
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