As the nurse assesses the client's neck, the client says, "My neck is so stiff I can hardly move it." This client statement indicates the nurse should perform which of the following assessments?

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The focused assessment is needed when a client has clinical manifestations that indicate a problem. An emergency assessment is done when the nurse needs to obtain information about life-threatening problems quickly while simultaneously taking action to maintain vital function. The screening assessment is not recognized as one of the three main types of assessment. A comprehensive assessment is a detailed health history and physical examination.

As the Nurse Assesses the Client's Neck, the Client Says