Informatics and healthcare technology · practice question

The telehealth nurse during a virtual follow-up visit is being evaluated for technology-supported nursing care and privacy and cybersecurity. Assessment data include the electronic health record shows two clients with similar names on the same unit. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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

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C. 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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