Assessing comorbidities and predicting risk: A primer for APRNs.

Authors

Judith A Vessey, Tania D Strout, Rachel L Difazio

Published in

The Nurse practitioner. Volume 51. Issue 9. Pages 32-39. Sep 01, 2026. Epub Aug 25, 2026.

Abstract

Today's clinical environments are rife with tools designed to comprehensively account for medical complexity and comorbidities while predicting risk for a host of adverse health-related outcomes. Therefore, it is imperative that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) understand the structure and function of these tools, their similarities and differences, their limitations, and strategies for appropriate incorporation into practice. This article offers a practical overview for APRNs, emphasizing clinical implications and guidance for aligning assessment tools with the clinical population of interest to improve care delivery, quality, and patient outcomes.

PMID:
42638318
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 25 Aug 2026.

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