Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse's understanding of the function of client reassessment?
a. "The client's blood pressure is lower this morning than it was yesterday morning."
b. "30 minutes after receiving his pain medication, the client evaluated his pain at 3 out of 10."
c. "Turning the client every 2 hours has helped in the healing of the pressure ulcer on his coccyx."
d. "Since the client has been ambulating to the bedroom without difficulty, I'll walk with him to the dayroom after dinner."
D
When reassessment results in the collection of new data that identify a new client need, the care plan is modified. Modification of a care plan also occurs when a client's health care need shows improvement or is resolved.
The option "The client's blood pressure is lower this morning than it was yesterday morning" reflects recognition of a change in the client's condition but does not reflect an alteration in the care plan.
The option "30 minutes after receiving his pain medication, the client evaluated his pain at 3 out of 10" reflects recognition of a change in the client's condition but does not reflect an alteration in the care plan.
The option "Turning the client every 2 hours has helped in the healing of the pressure ulcer on his coccyx" reflects recognition of a change in the client's condition but does not reflect an alteration in the care plan.
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