The LPN/LVN is a recent hire in a long-term care facility.The RN explains that long-term care is very different from acute care.The RN explains that unless a client is symptomatic or injured, head-to-toe assessments are not usually performed.Which timeline is the LPN/LVN given for performing routine head-to-toe assessments?

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In long-term care facilities, routine head-to-toe assessments are typically performed once a month. This is because the focus is on monitoring residents over time rather than the more frequent assessments seen in acute care settings.

The LPN/LVN Is a Recent Hire in a Long-Term Care