Chap. 18: Evaluating- PrepU

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Which are components of an evaluative statement? Select all that apply

- Client data that support how the outcome was met - Description of how the client outcome was met

Which are cognitive client outcomes? Select all that apply.

- The client describes how to perform progressive muscle relaxation. - The client identifies signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. - The client lists the side effects of digoxin

A client is administered an anxiolytic. Which nursing action demonstrates the nurse evaluating the client?

Asking whether the client feels less anxious 30 minutes after administering the medicine

Which action should the nurse take during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?

Document reassessment of pain after medication administration.

Which nursing action reflects evaluation?

The nurse assesses the client's response to pain medication.

Which characteristic is the most important indicator of high-quality nursing practice?

The nurse considers the individual needs of clients

What outcome does the nurse hope to achieve by evaluating the plan of care of a client who is being discharged?

To direct future nurse-client interactions

The nursing supervisor is evaluating how many clients each of the department nurses has been assigned for the shift. This type of evaluation would be considered:

structure

Which are areas of focus in quality improvement? Select all that apply.

- Systems - Processes - Data use

A client has been recently diagnosed with diabetes after receiving emergency treatment for a hyperglycemic episode. Which of the client's actions indicates that the client has achieved a cognitive outcome in the management of this new health problem?

The client is able to explain when and why the client needs to check the blood glucose level.

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 admission

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 relief measures.

A new mother is having difficulty breastfeeding a newborn infant. A goal was established stating that the baby would be nursing every 2 to 3 hours by age 1 week. The mother presents to the follow-up center at 1 week and reports having discontinued breastfeeding. The nurse evaluates the original goal as:

completely unmet.

Which statement related to the evaluation of outcome attainment for a client is correct?

Collecting data related to outcome attainment requires the nurse to know when to collect the data, based upon established time criteria.

A nurse evaluates clients prior to discharge from a hospital setting. Which action is the most important act of evaluation performed by the nurse?

The nurse evaluates the client's goal/outcome achievement.


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