Question 1

The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone abdominal surgery.The patient stated prior to surgery that "I don't think I'll be able to handle this if I get a colostomy.I wouldn't know how to manage it." There is no "next of kin" listed in the patient's record.The patient is complaining of severe surgical pain.The nurse is correct when addressing which nursing diagnosis first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pain
B)   Alteration in body image
C)   Knowledge deficit
D)   Risk for falls

Question 2

Which should the nurse address first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pain
B)   Hunger
C)   Decreased self-esteem
D)   Absence of pulse

Question 3

The nurse has a thorough understanding of the planning phase of the nursing process when stating:

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A)   "Patients should be included in the planning process."
B)   "Patient families should not interfere in the planning process."
C)   "The planning process should focus on short-term goals only."
D)   "Planning is the first phase of the nursing process."

Question 4

Physical therapy,home health care,and personal care are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   collaborative interventions.
B)   dependent nursing interventions.
C)   independent nursing interventions.
D)   assessment data.

Question 5

Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process.The nurse is responsible for:

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A)   monitoring patient responses.
B)   carrying out the physician's plan of care.
C)   providing all interventions.
D)   preventing interference from other disciplines.

Exam 8: Planning

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Which should the nurse address first?

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Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process.The nurse is responsible for:

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The nurse has a thorough understanding of the planning phase of the nursing process when stating:

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Physical therapy,home health care,and personal care are examples of:

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Which should the nurse address first?

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Setting priorities among identified nursing diagnoses is the first step in the planning process.The nurse is responsible for:

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The nurse has a thorough understanding of the planning phase of the nursing process when stating:

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Physical therapy,home health care,and personal care are examples of:

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