Capstone Fundamentals Post Assessment
1. When the nurse collects data on a client, how would the nurse differentiate
objective data from subjective data<Ans> Nurses observe and measure objective
data (signs) during a physical examination. They feel, see, hear, and smell objec- tive
data through observation or physical assessment of the client.Nurses collect
subjective data (symptoms) during a nursing history. They include clients' feelings,
perceptions, and descriptions of health status. Clients are the only ones who can
describe and verify their own symptoms.
2. A nurse is caring for a client following a kidney transplant. What are three
(3) teaching points to reinforce with this client<Ans> Teaching points to reinforce
include importance of keeping post-transplant follow-up appointments, medication
compliance, diet and activity compliance, report symptoms of infection or rejection
(fever, oliguria, pain at transplant site, fluid retention, fatigue).
3. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema. After gathering
supplies how would the nurse position the client<Ans> The correct position for
administering an enema is on the left side with the right knee flexed forward. This
position will allow the enema fluid to follow the normal anatomy of the intestinal tract.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). List two (2)
manifestations of this diagnosis.: Manifestations of diabetes insipidus include
excessive urine output, hypernatremia, tachycardia, decreased urine osmolality,
decreased urine specific gravity.
5. A nurse is planning to reinforce key points during a wellness class geared
toward young adults. What are three (3) health risks for this population that
could be presented during the class<Ans> Young adults should be educated on the
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1. When the nurse collects data on a client, how would the nurse differentiate
objective data from subjective data<Ans> Nurses observe and measure objective
data (signs) during a physical examination. They feel, see, hear, and smell objec- tive
data through observation or physical assessment of the client.Nurses collect
subjective data (symptoms) during a nursing history. They include clients' feelings,
perceptions, and descriptions of health status. Clients are the only ones who can
describe and verify their own symptoms.
2. A nurse is caring for a client following a kidney transplant. What are three
(3) teaching points to reinforce with this client<Ans> Teaching points to reinforce
include importance of keeping post-transplant follow-up appointments, medication
compliance, diet and activity compliance, report symptoms of infection or rejection
(fever, oliguria, pain at transplant site, fluid retention, fatigue).
3. A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema. After gathering
supplies how would the nurse position the client<Ans> The correct position for
administering an enema is on the left side with the right knee flexed forward. This
position will allow the enema fluid to follow the normal anatomy of the intestinal tract.
4. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). List two (2)
manifestations of this diagnosis.: Manifestations of diabetes insipidus include
excessive urine output, hypernatremia, tachycardia, decreased urine osmolality,
decreased urine specific gravity.
5. A nurse is planning to reinforce key points during a wellness class geared
toward young adults. What are three (3) health risks for this population that
could be presented during the class<Ans> Young adults should be educated on the
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