A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a respiratory condition for which drug therapy has been prescribed. Which of the following would the nurse need to address when developing appropriate expected outcomes related to the drug therapy?
A) Amount of time the patient will take to recover fully
B) Amount of drugs the patient will require during the treatment
C) Possible adverse reactions that could occur during the therapy
D) Maximum level of wellness reasonably attainable for the patient
Ans: D
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The nurse should know that the expected outcome describes the maximum level of wellness that is reasonably attainable for the patient and that the therapeutic effect is achieved. The expected outcome for a patient does not include the amount of time the patient will take to recover fully, the amount of drugs the patient will require during the treatment, or the possible adverse reactions that could occur during the therapy.
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