Question 1

Which of these options is a patient outcome indicating positive progress toward resolving the nursing diagnosis of Acute confusion?

Accepted Answer

A) Side rails are up with bed alarm activated. 
B) Patient denies pain while ambulating with assistance. 
C) Patient wanders halls at night. 
D) Patient correctly states names of family members in the room. 
A) Side rails are up with bed alarm activated. 
B) Patient denies pain while ambulating with assistance. 
C) Patient wanders halls at night. 
D) Patient correctly states names of family members in the room.

Question 2

After assembling a thorough database and carrying out nursing interventions based on priority diagnoses,the nurse proceeds to which step of the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment. 
B) Planning. 
C) Implementation. 
D) Evaluation. 
A) Assessment. 
B) Planning. 
C) Implementation. 
D) Evaluation.

Question 3

Identify elements of the evaluation process.(Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) Setting priorities for patient care. 
B) Collecting subjective and objective data to determine whether criteria or standards are met. 
C) Helping the patient ambulate 7.6 m (25 feet)in the hallway. 
D) Documenting findings. 
E) Terminating,continuing,or revising the care plan. 
A) Setting priorities for patient care. 
B) Collecting subjective and objective data to determine whether criteria or standards are met. 
C) Helping the patient ambulate 7.6 m (25 feet)in the hallway. 
D) Documenting findings. 
E) Terminating,continuing,or revising the care plan.

Question 4

Which of these statements made by a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed body image is the best indicator of the patient's early acceptance of body image?

Accepted Answer

A) "I just won't go to the pool this summer." 
B) "I'm worried about what those other girls will think of me." 
C) "I can't wear that colour.It makes my hips stick out." 
D) "I'll wear the blue dress.It matches my eyes." 
A) "I just won't go to the pool this summer." 
B) "I'm worried about what those other girls will think of me." 
C) "I can't wear that colour.It makes my hips stick out." 
D) "I'll wear the blue dress.It matches my eyes."

Question 5

A registered nurse administers pain medication to a patient suffering from fractured ribs.What type of nursing intervention is this nurse implementing?

Accepted Answer

A) Collaborative. 
B) Independent. 
C) Interdependent. 
D) Dependent. 
A) Collaborative. 
B) Independent. 
C) Interdependent. 
D) Dependent.

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound.For evaluating the progress of wound healing,what is the nurse's priority action?

Accepted Answer

A) Asking the unregulated care providers whether the wound looks better. 
B) Documenting the progress of wound healing as "better" in the patient's chart. 
C) Measuring the wound and observe for redness,swelling,or drainage. 
D) Leaving the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments. 
A) Asking the unregulated care providers whether the wound looks better. 
B) Documenting the progress of wound healing as "better" in the patient's chart. 
C) Measuring the wound and observe for redness,swelling,or drainage. 
D) Leaving the dressing off the wound for easier access and more frequent assessments.

Exam 14: Implementing and Evaluating Nursing Care

Which of these options is a patient outcome indicating positive progress toward resolving the nursing diagnosis of Acute confusion?

After assembling a thorough database and carrying out nursing interventions based on priority diagnoses,the nurse proceeds to which step of the nursing process?

Identify elements of the evaluation process.(Select all that apply. )

Which of these statements made by a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed body image is the best indicator of the patient's early acceptance of body image?

A registered nurse administers pain medication to a patient suffering from fractured ribs.What type of nursing intervention is this nurse implementing?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an open wound.For evaluating the progress of wound healing,what is the nurse's priority action?

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