Shadow Health - Focused Exam -
CARE PLAN - Infection (Patricia
Young) Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Diagnosis—ANSWER-inadequate pain control
The inadequate pain control diagnosis is most correct. While Ms. Young is likely to be less
active given her recent pain, an activity intolerance diagnosis would not take priority over an
inadequate pain control diagnosis. Similarly, Ms. Young's age and medical history do put her
at risk for impaired skin integrity, but the patient's potential to develop this condition is not
more pressing than the patient's current, quantifiable experience of pain.
Signs & Symptoms—ANSWER-burning on urination
suprapubic pain
agitation and guarding behavior
Ms. Young reports burning on urination. She does not report altered epidermis, diaphoresis,
exertional discomfort, impaired circulation, or sensory motor impairment.
, Ms. Young presents with suprapubic pain related to her UTI. She does not report altered
epidermis, diaphoresis, exertional discomfort, impaired circulation, or sensory motor
impairment.
Ms. Young presents with signs of agitation and guarding behavior related to her pain. She
does not report altered epidermis, diaphoresis, exertional discomfort, impaired circulation,
or sensory motor impairment.
Short-Term Goal—ANSWER-To have the patient, by end of shift, determine a comfort-
function goal and exhibit an understanding of how to notify a healthcare member if she
experiences a pain intensity level greater than the comfort-function.
Interventions—ANSWER-Show patient where call light is located, and demonstrate how to
use it
Review patient's full medication profile for potential drug interactions
Conduct and document a comprehensive pain assessment, using appropriate pain
assessment tools
Assist patient in developing an effective comfort-function goal
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CARE PLAN - Infection (Patricia
Young) Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Diagnosis—ANSWER-inadequate pain control
The inadequate pain control diagnosis is most correct. While Ms. Young is likely to be less
active given her recent pain, an activity intolerance diagnosis would not take priority over an
inadequate pain control diagnosis. Similarly, Ms. Young's age and medical history do put her
at risk for impaired skin integrity, but the patient's potential to develop this condition is not
more pressing than the patient's current, quantifiable experience of pain.
Signs & Symptoms—ANSWER-burning on urination
suprapubic pain
agitation and guarding behavior
Ms. Young reports burning on urination. She does not report altered epidermis, diaphoresis,
exertional discomfort, impaired circulation, or sensory motor impairment.
, Ms. Young presents with suprapubic pain related to her UTI. She does not report altered
epidermis, diaphoresis, exertional discomfort, impaired circulation, or sensory motor
impairment.
Ms. Young presents with signs of agitation and guarding behavior related to her pain. She
does not report altered epidermis, diaphoresis, exertional discomfort, impaired circulation,
or sensory motor impairment.
Short-Term Goal—ANSWER-To have the patient, by end of shift, determine a comfort-
function goal and exhibit an understanding of how to notify a healthcare member if she
experiences a pain intensity level greater than the comfort-function.
Interventions—ANSWER-Show patient where call light is located, and demonstrate how to
use it
Review patient's full medication profile for potential drug interactions
Conduct and document a comprehensive pain assessment, using appropriate pain
assessment tools
Assist patient in developing an effective comfort-function goal
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
