Evaluation

want to evaluate effectiveness of care plan in meeting outcome goals of pt. Arrange the steps to be taken by the nurse in their appropriate order. Review outcome criteria in plan to id desired outcomes of pt. Evaluate pt's actual behavior or response to interventions provided. Compare established outcome criteria w actual behavior or response. Determine barriers for disagreement b/t desired outcome + pt's response. Judge the degree of agreement between the outcome criteria and the actual behavior or response.

1) Review outcome criteria in plan to id desired outcomes of pt. 2) Evaluate pt's actual behavior or response to interventions provided. 3) Compare established outcome criteria w actual behavior or response. 4) Judge the degree of agreement b the ou/ttcome criteria + the actual behavior or response. 5) Determine barriers for disagreement b/t desired outcome + pt's response.

The nurse knows that each time a pt is evaluated; the nursing care plan may need to be modified. What actions should the nurse perform when modifying a care plan after a client has been evaluated? Select all that apply. Evaluate the interventions. Redefine nursing diagnoses. Reassess client factors. Conclude the evaluation process. Continue unrealistic outcome time frames

Evaluate the interventions. Redefine nursing diagnoses. Reassess client factors.

Pt complains of vomiting. Nurse gives antiemetic meds as ordered. But the vomiting doesn't stop. If the expected goal isn't met, which measures should be taken? Arrange the steps in proper sequence. Reassess the client. Determine the accuracy of the nursing diagnosis. Select a new intervention. Establish new goals and expected outcomes.

Reassess the client. Determine the accuracy of the nursing diagnosis. Establish new goals and expected outcomes. Select a new intervention.

60-yo pt complains of fatigue/difficulty breathing. He's diagnosed w/ COPD. You help pt to sit in a semi-Fowler's position, + admins 02 therapy as prescribed by Dr. Following a reevaluation of pt, why do you document results? To determine a better expected outcome. To document the client's progress. To indicate that the nurse has provided care. To revise the care plan. To replicate the care in another client

To determine a better expected outcome To document the client's progress. To indicate that the nurse has provided care. To revise the care plan.

Which of the following statements correctly describe the evaluation process? Select all that apply. Evaluation is an ongoing process. Evaluation usually reveals obvious changes in clients. Evaluation involves making clinical decisions. Evaluation requires the use of assessment skills.

ongoing process, involves making clinical decisions & requires use of assessment skills.