The Morning Nurse Is Assigned to Care for a Patient

The morning nurse is assigned to care for a patient admitted during the night with rectal bleeding. When making rounds, the nurse observes that the patient's face is ashen in color and the skin is cool and clammy. The nurse auscultates the patient's heart and lungs. Which category of physical assessment is the basis for the nurse's response?

A) Emergency assessment
B) Focused assessment
C) Complete assessment
D) Initial comprehensive