A client presents to the health care facility with reports of new onset of chest pain of 3 days duration. Vital signs are stable and the chest pain has subsided since the client entered the exam room. What type of assessment is most appropriate for a nurse to perform for this client?

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Bruce Mcclure

11 October, 12:25

A client presents to the health care facility with reports of new onset of chest pain of 3 days duration. Vital signs are stable and the chest pain has subsided since the client entered the exam room. What type of assessment is most appropriate for a nurse to perform for this client?

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Rocco Summers · Answer 1

Comprehensive

Explanation:

This client presents with a new problem and the nurse should perform a comprehensive assessment. Chest pain is an emergent problem but the client is has stable vital signs and no chest pain so an emergency assessment is not indicated at this time. A partial or focused assessment would not allow collection of enough data to properly complete diagnose the cause of a new problem.