Author Question: While providing care, the nurse stops to assess a new patient problem. What type of assessment is ... (Read 117 times)

biggirl4568 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While providing care, the nurse stops to assess a new patient problem. What type of assessment is the nurse conducting?

1. Focused
2. Initial
3. Objective
4. Subjective

Question 2

A patient says, I have pain in my leg when I stand too long. As which type of data should the nurse categorize this information?

1. Subjective
2. Evaluative
3. Qualitative
4. Objective

gstein359 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Focused assessments are ongoing and continuous, occurring whenever the nurse interacts with the patient. In a focused assessment, data are gathered about an identified or potential problem and are used to evaluate nursing actions and make decisions about whether to continue or change interventions to meet outcomes. Focused assessments enable the nurse to identify responses to a disease process or treatment modality not present during the initial assessment, and to identify new problems. The initial assessment refers to the first interaction. Subjective and objective assessments are not indicated in this scenario.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Information that is perceived only by the person experiencing it is subjective data. Evaluative data is used to assess responses to care. Qualitative data refers to the presence or absence of a factor. Objective data can be measured by someone or something other than the patient.