What is the major focus of the evaluation step in the nursing process?
a. comparing the client's progress with the ex-pected outcomes and goal
b. measuring the adequacy of the facility to meet the needs of clients
c. measuring the adequacy of nursing activities while implementing the nursing process
d. measuring the cost-effectiveness of nursing care
A
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The daughter of a patient who has a chronic illness that has reached the terminal phase talks about the palliative care referral that the primary care provider made for her mother
Which of the following statements indicate that the daughter needs additional education about palliative care? (Select all that apply.) a. "I know that palliative care is only availa-ble to people who have 6 months or less to live. That is really hard to cope with." b. "My mom still can be actively treated while receiving palliative care." c. "I understand that the palliative care team is made up of health care professionals of all different disciplines, not just doctors and nurses." d. "The goal of palliative care is to prevent or to minimize suffering" e. "My mom will have to be transferred to a special unit in the hospital in order to re-ceive palliative care."
Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when the data collection has begun. Which is the true statement about planning in the qualitative research process?
a. Since sample size is not usually decided upon ahead of time, there is no practical reward to planning the qualitative research study ahead of time. b. There is no planning in the qualitative research process; it all emanates from the data collected. c. Everything about a qualitative study is planned ahead of time, except for analysis of the data. d. The researcher may adapt strategies for data collection or analysis well into the study.
Select the description of normal breast tissue
1. areas of thickening and tenderness 2 weeks after menstruation 2. grainy, irregular character 3. uniformly dense, smooth, and soft 4. moveable mass in the tail of Spence
Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate understanding of systems theory?
a. "My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and Hct values, so I have to monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and tachycardia." b. "It is my responsibility to provide my patients with basic human needs including food, water, and sleep." c. "Would you like me to call the chaplain for you to discuss your feelings about your upcoming surgery?" d. "My patient's daughter makes all decisions and living arrangements for my patient such as reserving a home health aide and Meals on Wheels during the week."