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A 63-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal and cardiac diet patterns. Assessment data include the client has heart failure, 2+ edema, and a 2 kg weight gain in 24 hours. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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Defer assessment until all medications are administered.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.

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D. 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 63-year-old client with chronic kidney disease is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal and cardiac diet patterns. Assessment data include the client has heart failure, 2+ edema, and a 2 kg weight gain in 24 hours. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?

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