A nurse is caring for a client who is not able to meet the planned short-term goals. What
step of the nursing process should the nurse follow before notifying the physician?
A) Nursing assessment
B) Implementation
C) Planning
D) Evaluation
D
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Marie, an RN, accompanies the surgeon to Ms. Allen, a diabetic with gangrene of the lower left extremity. The surgeon explains to Ms. Allen that he will perform a below-the-knee amputation that will remove the infection
He will give her some antibiotics, and she will probably go home in few days. After the surgeon leaves, Marie brings in the consent forms and asks Ms. Allen to tell her what the surgeon said. Ms. Allen states, "Oh, he is going to remove the infection and give me antibiotics and then I can go home. I feel so much better now because my other doctor told me they were going to cut off my leg!" Based on this information, Marie's next step should be: A) Have Ms. Allen sign the consent form B) Draw a picture of a below-the-knee amputation for Ms. Allen C) Tell Ms. Allen that she did not hear what her doctor told her D) Call the surgeon and explain the situation to him
Adolescence is broken down into how many distinct periods?
a. two c. four b. three d. five
The nurse understands that one advantage of inhaled pulmonary drugs over oral drugs is that inhaled drugs
1. increase adverse effects. 2. allow for convenience to the client. 3. are delivered to systemic locations. 4. allow for quick absorption.
A client who has hemophilia A is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure. The client states, "I'm worried about this surgery. My doctor told me I had to come to the hospital for some kind of treatment a week before it. What is that all about?"
Which responses by the nurse is the most appropriate? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "You must have misunderstood the directions. Let me check with the health care provider." 2. "Blood will be taken and banked in case you need to have it retransfused on the day of surgery." 3. "You will be given a test dose of a medication used to increase your clotting factors." 4. "This visit is related to your hemophilia and keeping you safe during the surgery." 5. "Don't be worried about the testing. Nothing will hurt."