The nurse is educating a group of students about why it is necessary to collect baseline data collection. Which actions by the students indicate application of this knowledge in the clinical environment? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Evaluating adverse drug effects
2. Helping the client to the bedside commode
3. Reviewing current laboratory data
4. Evaluating therapeutic drug effects
5. Discussing client status with the family
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate adverse drug effects.
Rationale 2: Helping the client to the bedside commode is an example of a nursing action. This does not indicate an application of the importance of data collection.
Rationale 3: Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate changes in laboratory values.
Rationale 4: Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate therapeutic drug effects.
Rationale 5: Discussing client status is an example of communication. This does not indicate application of the importance of data collection.
Global Rationale: Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate adverse drug effects. Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate changes in laboratory values. Baseline data are necessary for the nurse to be able to evaluate therapeutic drug effects. Helping the client to the bedside commode is an example of a nursing action. This does not indicate an application of the importance of data collection. Discussing client status is an example of communication. This does not indicate application of the importance of data collection.
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