Question

The registered nurse (RN) is educating a new RN on conducting a problem-based or focused assessment on a client. Which statement by the new RN indicates that the teaching has been effective? 1. "This is mostly used in a walk-in clinic or emergency department." 2."This is focused on disease detection and conducted in a health care provider's office." 3."This is conducted on admission in a primary care or long-term care setting." 4."This is conducted as a follow-up examination by a health care provider."

Answer 1

The statement that indicates the teaching has been effective is:

"This is focused on disease detection and conducted in a health care provider's office."

A problem-based or focused assessment is typically conducted in a healthcare provider's office or clinic, and its primary purpose is to address a specific health issue or concern, often related to disease detection, diagnosis, or management. This statement correctly identifies the setting and purpose of a problem-based assessment.

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