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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for risk related to secondary prevention. Assessment data include a home visit reveals no working smoke detectors and medications stored on the floor. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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

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B. 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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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for risk related to secondary prevention. Assessment data include a home visit reveals no working smoke detectors and medications stored on the floor. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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