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c. Focus Assessment / Problem-

focused Assessment

• A problem focus assessment collects data about a problem that has already

been identified.

• This type of assessment has a narrower scope and a shorter time frame than

the initial assessment.

• In focus assessments, nurse determine whether the problems still exists and

whether the status of the problem has changed (i.e. improved, worsened, or

resolved).