Nursing process

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What is true of nursing responsibilities with regard to a physician-initiated intervention (physician's order)?

nurses do carry out interventions in response to a physicians order

What is an advantage of using the functional health patterns model for assessment?

problem-focused

The nurse has instructed the client in self-catheterization, but the client is unable to perform a return demonstration. What is the nurse's most appropriate plan of action?

reassess the appropriateness of the method of instructions

The nurse admitting a client with a new diagnosis of diverticulitis plans to teach the client about managing the disorder after discharge. What nursing intervention most completely meets the client's needs?

start from client's knowledge, teach about diet modifications, and check for learning

A client describes pain in the right leg as aching at 8/10 on a pain scale. What type of cue is a client's description of pain in the right leg?

subjective

One of the outcomes that has been identified in the care of a client with a new suprapubic catheter is that he will demonstrate the correct technique for cleaning his insertion site and changing his catheter prior to discharge. When should this outcome be evaluated?

throughout the client's hospital stay

A client who was previously awake and alert suddenly becomes unconscious. The nursing plan of care includes an order to increase oral intake. Why would the nurse review the plan of care?

to be sure intervention is safe

The nurse, after gathering data, analyzes the information to derive meaning. The nurse is involved in which phase of the nursing process?

Diagnosis

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who reports ineffective pain management with pain rated a 7 on a 0-10 rating scale. Based on the information provided by the client, which step should the nurse take first to modify the care plan?

Evaluate the use of current pain meds

A client with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia presents to the emergency room with reports of urinary retention. The nurse collects data related to the client's voiding patterns, weight gain, fluid intake, urine volume in the bladder, and level of suprapubic discomfort. What type of assessment is the nurse performing?

Focused

Which type of assessment would the nurse be expected to perform on the client who is 1 day postoperative following a cholecystectomy?

Focused

A client with diabetes mellitus has been admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis. During the admission assessment of the client, the nurse learns that the client is not following the prescribed therapeutic regimen. The client states, "I don't really have diabetes. My doctor overreacts." What is the most appropriate diagnosis for this client's health problem?

Ineffective health Maintenace related to clients denial of illness

The nurse asks if the client with a new diagnosis of lung cancer would like medication to help treat nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The client refuses by saying, "I have smoked since I was 12 years old. I am not going to stop now." What is the appropriate response by the nurse?

Please tell me your thoughts about treating this diagnosis

The nurse is interviewing an 80-year-old client admitted to the hospital for evaluation of diabetes. The client reports enjoying being in the hospital because the client lives alone and does not have many friends. The client reports having a spouse die 1 year ago and no longer being able to drive. The client relies on a daughter, who lives one hour away, to shop for the client once a week. The client states, "My daughter can never stay long and is just in and out in no time." Which nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

Powerlessness

Which of the following best summarizes the evaluation step of the nursing process?

The nurse and client measure achievement of planned outcomes of care

What is an advantage of using the functional health patterns model for assessment?

The nurse can identify client strengths and assets

What is the primary purpose of the outcome identification and planning step of the nursing process?

To design a plan of care for and with the client

The nurse performs discharge teaching for a client. How would the nurse best evaluate the effectiveness of the discharge teaching?

ask the client to repeat back to the nurse how care will conducted at home

A nurse mentoring second-year nursing students from a community college plans clinical experiences for them. These students will most likely graduate in which time frame?

at the end of the year

subjective data

cannot be observed

What cognitive processes must the nurse use to measure client achievement of outcomes during evaluation?

critical thinking


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