The nurse completes a comprehensive health assessment with a client. This assessment is completed so that when future assessments are made they can be:

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Comparing future assessments to the initial assessment allows the nurse to identify any changes in the client's health status and monitor the effectiveness of interventions. Disregarding or incorporating future assessments into the initial assessment would not provide an accurate picture of the client's current health status. Considering a new baseline may be appropriate if the client's health status changes significantly over time.

The Nurse Completes a Comprehensive Health Assessment with a Client