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ABSN Nursing Exam 1 Review
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What are specific measurable and realistic statements of goal
attainment? - ANSWER outcome criteria
A nurse is caring for a 48-year-old man with congestive heart
failure. The nurse manager informs the nurse that the client
was enrolled in a clinical trial to assess whether a 10-minute
walk, three times per day, leads to expedited discharge. What
type of evaluation best describes what the researchers are
examining? - ANSWER outcome Evaluation
A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal
hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client
states, "I am very nervous and scared to have surgery." What
client outcome is the priority? - ANSWER resolve the patients
anxiety
Which intervention performed by the nurse is most
appropriate for assisting a client in meeting physiologic needs
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based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - ANSWER Cutting
up food and opening drink containers for the client
A client with food poisoning has the nursing diagnosis
"diarrhea." Which expected client outcome most directly
demonstrates resolution of the problem? - ANSWER Client
will have formed stools within 24 hours
A 16-year-old client was admitted to the medical unit 1 hour
ago for sickle cell crisis. Vital signs are as follows: T: 36.8°C
sublingual, HR: 95, RR: 20, BP: 130/65. The client rates pain
as a 9/10. The nurse is talking with the medical resident on
service to discuss client orders. What order is the nurse likely
to request first for the client? - ANSWER narcotic medication
to treat pain
An older adult female client has been admitted to the hospital
for the treatment of exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which statement constitutes a
long-term outcome? - ANSWER The client will return home
able to conduct her activities of daily living (ADLs) without
experiencing shortness of breath.
A home care client with dementia has the nursing diagnosis
"Wandering." Which expected client outcome most directly
ABSN Nursing Exam 1 Review
Questions and Answers with 100%
Complete Solutions
What are specific measurable and realistic statements of goal
attainment? - ANSWER outcome criteria
A nurse is caring for a 48-year-old man with congestive heart
failure. The nurse manager informs the nurse that the client
was enrolled in a clinical trial to assess whether a 10-minute
walk, three times per day, leads to expedited discharge. What
type of evaluation best describes what the researchers are
examining? - ANSWER outcome Evaluation
A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal
hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client
states, "I am very nervous and scared to have surgery." What
client outcome is the priority? - ANSWER resolve the patients
anxiety
Which intervention performed by the nurse is most
appropriate for assisting a client in meeting physiologic needs
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based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - ANSWER Cutting
up food and opening drink containers for the client
A client with food poisoning has the nursing diagnosis
"diarrhea." Which expected client outcome most directly
demonstrates resolution of the problem? - ANSWER Client
will have formed stools within 24 hours
A 16-year-old client was admitted to the medical unit 1 hour
ago for sickle cell crisis. Vital signs are as follows: T: 36.8°C
sublingual, HR: 95, RR: 20, BP: 130/65. The client rates pain
as a 9/10. The nurse is talking with the medical resident on
service to discuss client orders. What order is the nurse likely
to request first for the client? - ANSWER narcotic medication
to treat pain
An older adult female client has been admitted to the hospital
for the treatment of exacerbation of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Which statement constitutes a
long-term outcome? - ANSWER The client will return home
able to conduct her activities of daily living (ADLs) without
experiencing shortness of breath.
A home care client with dementia has the nursing diagnosis
"Wandering." Which expected client outcome most directly
