Answer to Question 1
A
An ongoing assessment occurs when a previously identified problem is being reassessedfor example, taking an hourly temperature when a patient has a fever. Examining the mouth is a focused assessment to explore the patient's complaint of sore throat. Asking for a pain rating is a focused assessment at the first complaint of pain. A detailed interview about exercise is a special needs assessment; there is no way to know whether it is initial or ongoing.
Answer to Question 2
C
The nurse is teaching the client coughing and deep-breathing exercises, which help prevent postoperative pneumonia. Therefore, the nurse is employing a prevention intervention. Prevention interventions are used to help prevent complications, such as postoperative pneumonia. Health promotion interventions promote a client's efforts to achieve a higher level of wellness. Treatment interventions treat disorders, relieve symptoms, and carry out medical orders. Assessment interventions detect changes in the client's condition and detect potential problems.
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