Which of the following is an example of a measurable outcome for the patient who has undergone a surgical procedure with a pain rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10?
a. Patient's pain will be under control by Sunday.
b. Patient will have no pain by the end of this shift.
c. Patient's pain will decrease by the end of shift on (date).
d. Patient's pain will decrease to 2 or lower by the end of shift on (date).
D
Option d states what is to be measured, how much it will decrease, and by when. Options a, b, and c do not include these elements.
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1. Standing over the client's bed while talking with him. 2. Sitting at eye level and leaning forward while speaking with the client. 3. Making eye contact with the client only when necessary. 4. Crossing the legs and leaning back slightly in the chair while talking with the client.
A client is receiving streptokinase. The nurse understands that which of the following would occur? Select all that apply
A) Breakdown of existing thrombi B) Reopening of occluded blood vessels C) Prevention of tissue necrosis D) Decreased risk of internal bleeding E) Prevention of formation of a thrombus
A patient with exophthalmos is distressed about her appearance and asks when it will go away. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. It is not reversible. b. It can be disguised with sunglasses and makeup. c. It usually subsides after medication for hyperthyroidism is started. d. It can be minimized with plastic surgery to the eyelids.
The most significant health problem related to ozone depletion is
1. An increase in skin cancer and cataracts associated with an increase in exposure to ultraviolet light. 2. Climactic threats related to global warming and the greenhouse effect. 3. Higher rates of lung cancer due to a corresponding increase in levels of radon gas. 4. Rising levels of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma resulting from an increase in inhalation of ozone gas.