A nurse is undertaking an initial nursing assessment of a client who has been recently admitted to the ward. The purpose of this initial assessment is to:

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The purpose of an initial nursing assessment is to establish a baseline database of the client's health status, medical history, and current problems. This provides a starting point for ongoing nursing care and helps to identify changes in the client's condition over time. The other options (B, C, D) do not accurately reflect the purpose of an initial nursing assessment.

A Nurse Is Undertaking an Initial Nursing Assessment of a Client