A nurse practitioner has a private practice in conjunction with a physician. She is providing psychiatric care to a woman who has a past history of being abused by her husband.
During the last visit, she stated that she was planning to leave her husband. On the next visit in 2 weeks, the nurse practitioner will assess her patient's commitment to changing her life situation and her ability to feel empowered. What type of assessment is the nurse practitioner implementing?
A) Complete
B) Focus
C) Time-lapsed
D) Emergency
Question 2
An unconscious patient is brought to the emergency department. Which of the following assessments should be implemented first?
A) The patient's airway should be assessed.
B) The nurse should determine the reason for admission.
C) The nurse should review the patient's medications.
D) The patient's past medical history is assessed.
NUrse
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner
Evidence-based practice: skin assessment
The physician uses percussion—tapping—to detect sound or vibration.
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