A patient comes to the urgent care clinic because he stepped on a rusty nail.Which type of assessment should the nurse perform when collecting data from this patient?

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An initial focused assessment is appropriate for this patient, as the reason for the visit is a specific injury (stepping on a rusty nail). This type of assessment is more targeted and efficient than a comprehensive assessment, which involves a complete assessment of all body systems. Ongoing assessments would be done after the initial assessment, and special needs assessments are for patients with specific needs or vulnerabilities, which may not apply to this patient.

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