Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition best in 2022

2 Chapter 1 Answers Could it be low blood sugar? Am I diabetic? Frontal area Sometimes feel sick to stomach Mother is diabetic Patient's perception Where is it? Useful other data "Sick" feeling Hard Quality Severity Timing 7–8 on 0–10 scale Lasts 1–2 hours once starts Early in the morning Before meals Food helps Tylenol helps Hunger makes it worse Aggravating and alleviating factors Headache REVIEW QUESTIONS—CONTENT REVIEW The correct answers are in boldface. 1. (3) is a nursing diagnosis. (1, 2, 4) are medical diagnoses. 2. (1) is a medical diagnosis. (2, 3, 4) are nursing diagnoses. 3. (1) is correct. The nurse who keeps trying until the problem is solved is exhibiting perseverance. (2, 3, 4) are incorrect. 4. (3, 4, 5, 1, 2) is the correct order. 5. (1) is the best definition. (2, 3, 4) do not define critical thinking but are examples of good thinking. REVIEW QUESTIONS—TEST PREPARATION The correct answers are in boldface. 6. (4) is correct. Evaluation determines whether goals are achieved and interventions effective. (2) is the role of the physician. (1, 3) encompass data collection and implementation, which are earlier steps in the nursing process. 7. (1) is correct. The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse can collect data, which includes taking vital signs; assessment is the first step in the nursing process. (2, 3, 4) are all steps in the nursing process, for which the registered nurse is responsible; the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse may assist the registered nurse with these. 8. (1, 4, 5) can be observed through use of the five senses. (2, 3) are subjective data that the patient must report. 9. (2) indicates that the patient is concerned about freedom from injury and harm. (1) relates to basic needs such as air, oxygen, and water. (3) relates to feeling loved. (4) is related to having positive self-esteem. 10. (4) is objective, realistic, and measurable with a time frame. (1, 2, 3) are all good outcomes, but they relate to airway clearance, nutrition, and strength, not directly to swallowing. 11. (2) is correct. The three parts of a diagnosis include the problem (from the NANDA International [NANDA-I] list), etiology (“related to”), and symptoms