Nursing outcome classification (NOC) is a method of classification of:
1. the nursing process.
2. the nursing care plan.
3. nursing goals.
4. nursing intervention outcomes.
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NOC is a new classification system for outcomes that are amenable to nursing implementa-tions.
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The patient has been diagnosed with acute lung injury after submersion in contaminated ground water and probable aspiration. The patient has developed tachycardia, fever, and increased white blood cell count
What does the nurse anticipate will be added to the plan of care? A) Prophylactic antibiotics B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) C) Obtain blood, sputum, urine cultures. D) Intravenous controlled sedation
A patient is admitted to the emergency room for treatment of a severe laceration. The type of assessment most likely to be performed by the nurse is
a. a comprehensive assessment c. an ongoing assess-ment b. a focused assessment d. an expansive assessment
How have nurses historically learned to identify a possible relationship between environmental chemical exposures and their potential harm?
a. Extrapolation by toxicologists b. Biomonitoring c. Completing chemistry courses d. Observing signs and symptoms in clients
A patient taking antiinflammatory drugs tells the nurse he has been missing some of his doses of medication. Which guidelines for missed medications should be taught? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skip all missed medication dosages. b. If possible, take the missed dose within an hour of the scheduled time. c. If the missed dose is close to the next administration time, take the regular dose and skip the missed dose. d. Never take a double dose of this medication. e. Once you have missed a dose, just discontinue the medication because it will no longer be effective.