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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enzymes and metabolic pathways. Assessment data include the nurse notes an unexpected finding during routine assessment. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.Defer assessment until all medications are administered.Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.Use only the chart from admission without current data.

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A. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.

Why

Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.

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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enzymes and metabolic pathways. Assessment data include the nurse notes an unexpected finding during routine assessment. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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