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A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to normal flora and opportunistic infection. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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

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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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A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to normal flora and opportunistic infection. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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