A new individual has arrived at the urgent care with complaints of ongoing midabdominal pain and occasional nausea and vomiting. Which action should the nurse prioritize during this visit?
A)Evaluate the individual's total healthcare status.
B)Concentrate care on the individual's GI complaints.
C)Reschedule a follow-up appointment after laboratory testing is complete.
D)Request permission from the individual to gather records from previous healthcare providers.

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Treatment management perspectives differ between acute care and ambulatory care. Whereas acute care is focused solely on the issue that brought the individual to the acute care facility in the first place, ambulatory care is viewed in the context of a total healthcare picture. The nurse prioritizes the evaluation of the individual's total healthcare status, considering all aspects to create a complete picture of the condition so it can be properly addressed. The other choices are those aspects the nurse might consider when managing treatment for this individual, but none are priorities on their own.

A New Individual Has Arrived at the Urgent Care with Complaints