Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications. Which outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Patient will have one soft, formed bowel movement by end of shift.
Rationale:
✍This outcome is specific, measurable, and achievable within the shift and directly addresses the problem of constipation.
✍It defines a clear expected result of nursing interventions related to bowel elimination and allows the nurse to evaluate whether the plan of care is effective within the shift timeframe.
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Answer Choices:
A. Direct the nursing assistive personnel to give the acetaminophen.
B. Perform a pain assessment only after administering the acetaminophem
C. Notify the health care provider to obtain a verbal order
D. Administer the acetaminophen.
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A. Problem identified during assessment
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Answer Choices:
A. Skin feeling warm to the touch
B. Presence of a wound with partial thickness skin loss
C. Dry skin with no visible lesions
D. Slight redness of the skin after applying pressure
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Answer Choices:
A. Nurse's lounge
B. Conference area
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A nurse educator is reviewing guidelines for writing an outcome statement. Which examples best indicate a correct outcome statement? (Select All that Apply.)
Answer Choices:
A. The patient will be educated about the signs of infection.
B. The patient will know how to manage diabetes effectively
C. The patient will understand the importance of medication adherence.
D. The patient will walk 50 feet with a walker unassisted by the end of the week.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4