A nurse is conducting a health assessment. How will the information collected from the client be used?
A) As a basis for the nursing process
B) To illustrate nursing competence
C) To facilitate nurse–client caring
D) As one component of medical care
Ans: A
Health assessment is an integral component of nursing care and is the basis of the nursing process. Health assessments by nurses are used to plan, implement, and evaluate education and care. Nursing assessment is different from other types of health care provider assessments, as it is a holistic collection of information about a client's level of health.
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