A nurse is working in the operating room with a client just prior to the procedure. While setting up for the procedure, the nurse notices that the client has become unresponsive and respirations have become shallow. What type of assessment would be necessary in this situation?

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The situation described requires an emergency assessment, as it involves a sudden change in the client's condition that requires immediate intervention. An initial assessment is typically done upon admission to the healthcare facility and does not involve an acute change in condition. A problem-focused assessment is done to investigate a specific problem, while a time-lapsed assessment is done over a period of time to track changes or trends in the client's condition.

A Nurse Is Working in the Operating Room with a Client