The nurse admits a client with the medical diagnosis of pneumonia. Which of the following will the LPN/LVN perform?
1. The head-to-toe initial assessment of the client
2. An admission assessment
3. A focused assessment at the end of the shift
4. A complete physical examination
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Rationale: The LPN/LVN most often will be responsible for a focused assessment on the client once or twice a shift. The LPN/LVN may be asked to conduct a focused assessment of a body part, but, in this case, it would be of the client's lungs, as the client has pneumonia. A head-to-toe assessment, complete physical examination, or admission assessment is generally conducted by the RN with data-collection assistance from the LPN/LVN.
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