When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows which statement to be true?
a. The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4 hours.
b. The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours that focuses on certain parameters.
c. The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical examination every 24 hours.
d. Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless they are in critical condition.
ANS: B
In a hospital setting, the patient does not require a complete head-to-toe physical examination during every 24-hour stay. The patient does, however, require a consistent specialized examination every 8 hours that focuses on certain parameters.
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