The goal for your patient with gastritis who has experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is to have a return of normal elimination patterns. Which of the following best reflects this goal in a measurable manner?
1. The patient will have fewer stools.
2. Diarrhea will be controlled and not return.
3. The patient will have no more than one stool per day.
4. The patient's bowel pattern will return to normal.
4
Goals are to be specific and measurable. The patient knows his normal pattern.
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a. The lithium dose may need to be decreased. b. The lithium dose will need to be increased. c. No dosage adjustment is required. d. These drugs should never be used concurrently.
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A) Null B) Not corrected stated C) Directional D) Nondirectional
In pediatric nursing, what is the focus of the nursing process?
a. Child b. Family c. Both A and B d. None of the above
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a. perceive c. receive b. provide d. witness