1. Which of the following is an example of a measurable outcome for the patient who has...
Question:
1. Which of the following is an example of a measurable outcome for the patient who has undergone a surgical procedure with a pain rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10?
a.The patient‘s pain will be under control by Sunday.
b.The patient will have no pain by the end of this shift.
c.The patient‘s pain will decrease by the end of shift on (date).
d.The patient‘s pain will decrease to 2 or lower by the end of shift on (date).
2.Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for a 73-year-old male patient with heart failure?
a.Constipation related to immobility
b.Risk for infection related to IV lines
c.Activity intolerance related to an imbalance of oxygen and demand
d.Self-care deficit
3.Which of the following would be an expected outcome for a patient who is 12 hours status post hip replacement?
a.Increase mobility and decrease pain.
b.Care for the catheter independently.
c.Walk without assistance.
d.Bathe daily in a tub.
Ethics Theory and Contemporary Issues
ISBN: 978-1285196756
8th edition
Authors: Barbara MacKinnon, Andrew Fiala