Patient verbalization of microvascular precautions is a criterion for measuring the achievement of which nursing goal?
1. Adequate circulation in the replanted limb
2. Pain relief
3. Patient knowledge of therapeutic measures
4. Adjustment to change in appearance and function
3
Option 3 is the best answer, because it addresses patient knowledge. The others do not.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 946
OBJ: 5 TOP: Reimplantation
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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