The nurse is preparing to conduct a comprehensive assessment with a client. This type of assessment is usually done:
a. on admission to a health care facility.
b. on discharge from a health care facility.
c. to focus in depth on a particular health care problem.
d. to provide systematic monitoring and observation related to specific problems.
ANS: A
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