A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient cares for a spouse at home who also has COPD
When formulating a nursing diagnosis for this patient, the nurse selects "Readiness for enhanced knowledge." When the nurse sits down with the patient and presents the information included in his or her teaching plan, the nurse is performing the step in the nursing process called
1. Planning.
2. Evaluation.
3. Assessment.
4. Implementation.
ANS: 4
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From the following profiles of clients, which client would be most likely to undergo the diagnostic test of cholecystography?
A) Steven, suspected of a tumor in the colon B) Andrew, suspected of abnormalities in the esophagus C) Mark, suspected of stones in the gallbladder D) Sandra, suspected of lesions in the liver
A patient with a subarachnoid bolt has an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 22 mm Hg. The nurse records this measurement in the chart as which of the following?
A) Low B) High C) Insignificant D) Normal
What criteria do quantitative researchers use to assess the accuracy and consistency of information obtained in a study?
A) Reliability B) Trustworthiness C) Dependability D) Confirmability