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A 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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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.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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A 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Assessment data include wound culture grows MRSA with spreading erythema. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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