Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 64-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to confidentiality and hipaa. Assessment data include family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
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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