An inservice program at a long-term care facility is reviewing the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) with nursing staff. After the presentation the nurses review resident care plans
Which of the following are found to be appropriately written outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Suction patient orally every 4 hours and as needed.
b.
Auscultate lung sounds every 2 hours.
c.
Provide Tylenol as ordered by health care provider.
d.
Patient states "Pain has decreased" after medication administration.
e.
Patient blood pressure recorded as 120/72 after dressing change.
ANS: D, E
NOC was developed to identify outcomes of nursing care that are directly influenced by nursing actions. Outcomes are defined as the behaviors and feelings of the patient in response to the nursing care given. Suctioning patient, auscultating lung sounds, and providing Tylenol are nursing actions.
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