1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals...
Question:
1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient‘s input. The patient asks, “How is this different from what the physician does?” Which response would the nurse provide?
a. “The role of the nurse is to administer medications and other treatments prescribed by your physician.”
b. “In addition to caring for you while you are sick, the nurses will help you plan to maintain your health.”
c. “The nurse‘s job is to collect information and communicate any problems that occur to the physician.”
d. “Nurses perform many of the same procedures as the physician, but nurses are with the patients for a longer time than the physician.”
2. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the use of evidence-based practice (EBP)?
a. “Patient care is based on clinical judgment, experience, and traditions.”
b. “Data are analyzed later to show that the patient outcomes are consistently met.”
c. “Research from all published articles are used as a guide for planning patient care.”
d. “Recommendations are based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.”
3. Which statement by the nurse provides a clear explanation of the nursing process?
a. “The nursing process is a research method of diagnosing the patient‘s health care problems.”
b. “The nursing process is used primarily to explain nursing interventions to other health care professionals.”
c. “The nursing process is a problem-solving tool used to identify and manage the patients‘ health care needs.”
d. “The nursing process is based on nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans.”