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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for community health nursing and disaster preparedness. Assessment data include a client with active tuberculosis missed two public health appointments. Using the clinical judgment model, what is the nurse's first step?

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Document the assessment at the end of the shift and continue the prior plan.Evaluate discharge readiness before addressing acute findings.Recognize and analyze relevant cues to determine whether the client is stable or deteriorating.Implement the first intervention on the existing care plan without reviewing new data.

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C. Recognize and analyze relevant cues to determine whether the client is stable or deteriorating.

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NCSBN clinical judgment begins with recognizing and analyzing cues before taking action or evaluating outcomes.

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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for community health nursing and disaster preparedness. Assessment data include a client with active tuberculosis missed two public health appointments. Using the clinical judgment model, what is the nurse's first step?

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