Which is an example of a distal outcome in outcomes research?
a. Glucose monitoring skills in patients receiving diabetic teaching
b. Hospital readmission rates in patients admitted for myocardial infarction
c. Pain scores before and after pain medication
d. Patient perception of tobacco advertising among COPD patients
ANS: D
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A) Symptoms B) Subjective data C) Physical assessment D) Signs
Facial muscle or tongue weakness may result in:
a. aphasia. b. impaired comprehension. c. neologisms. d. echolalia.
The client at risk for dehydration is on strict intake and output. In addition, the client has a large draining wound. What action should the nurse take regarding fluid lost through wound drainage?
A. No action needs to be taken because wound drainage is considered insensible loss and is of no consequence. B. Estimate the amount of wound drainage by the color of the stains on the dressing. C. Weigh the dressing materials before and after the dressing change. D. Weigh the client before and after the dressing change.
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with a stoma. What finding would the nurse document as reflecting a healthy stoma?
a. Black and dry b. Bluish and wet c. Gray and dry d. Pink and moist