Exam 7: Nursing Process: Implementation Evaluation

Which of the following is the most valid criterion for determining the status of a patient's anxiety at discharge? The patient:

Which of the following nursing activities is most reflective of the evaluation phase of the nursing process?

The nurse reviews the patient chart and sees a physician prescription for a new medication.The nurse is able to clearly read the medication name but the dose is not legible.What is the best action by the nurse?

The certified nursing assistant (CNA)is feeding a patient and notes that the patient is having difficulty swallowing.She reports this to the primary registered nurse.What should the nurse do first?

Which statement by the nurse best demonstrates clear communication to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)about delegating a task?

Which type of client-centered evaluation is performed at specific,scheduled times?

Which criterion might be used in structure evaluation?

Before inserting a nasogastric tube,the nurse reassures the client.Reassuring the client requires which type of nursing skill?

The nurse is caring for a client who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Which intervention by the nurse best promotes client cooperation with the treatment plan?

The second-year nursing student is in her clinical rotation on a medical-surgical unit.What is the most appropriate strategy that the student can use to assist her in organizing and prioritizing patient care for the day?

The nurse has just completed wound care on her patient who has a large abdominal wound.What should the nurse do soon after this is completed? Select all that apply.

When should the nurse collect evaluation data for this expected outcome? "Patient will maintain urine output of at least 30 mL/hour."

Which statement accurately describes delegation?

Which task can be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

Which of the following is a client outcome criterion?

Who is responsible for evaluating the outcome of a task delegated to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?

A psychiatrist prescribes oral aripiprazole 10 mg daily for a client with schizophrenia.This medication is unfamiliar to the nurse,and she cannot find it in the hospital formulary or other references.How should she proceed?

The nurse works with the respiratory therapist to administer a patient's breathing treatments.He reports the patient's breathing status and tolerance of the treatment to the primary care provider.The nurse then discusses with the patient the options for further treatment.This is an example of:

Which of the following is the most appropriate task(s)to be delegated to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter for her patient.What is the best strategy for the nurse to use to perform this insertion in a timely and efficient manner?