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d. Time-lapsed Assessment /
Ongoing Assessment
• Time lapsed reassessment, takes place after the initial assessment
to evaluate any changes in the clients functional health.
• Nurses perform time-lapsed reassessment when substantial periods
of time have elapsed between assessments (e.g., periodic output
patient clinic visits, home health visits, health and development
screenings)
