A client comes to the acute care facility and is unconscious. Which of the following emergency assessments should be implemented initially?
A) The client's airway should be assessed.
B) The nurse should inquire the reason for admission.
C) The nurse should review the client's medications.
D) The client's past medical history is updated.
Question 2
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 client'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