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Which evaluative findings indicate successful goal achievement for a patient with COPD aiming to improve their activity level?
Which evaluative findings indicate successful goal achievement for a patient with COPD aiming to improve their activity level?
- Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
- Reports doing resistive training 1 time and aerobics 2 times this week (correct)
- Resting heart rate of 70 bpm (correct)
- Reports doing stretching and flexibility exercises 2 times this week
- Blood pressure of 126/64 mm Hg (correct)
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following outcomes is most appropriate for this client?
A nurse is caring for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following outcomes is most appropriate for this client?
- Client's urine will contain bacteria.
- Client will have decreased white blood cells in urine.
- Client will report burning upon urination.
- Client will maintain a fluid intake of at least 2000 mL per day. (correct)
A patient is recovering from surgery and has a goal to increase mobility. Which outcome statement is the MOST measurable?
A patient is recovering from surgery and has a goal to increase mobility. Which outcome statement is the MOST measurable?
- Patient will walk more.
- Patient will feel better after walking.
- Patient will increase walking distance.
- Patient will walk 50 feet twice a day by postoperative day 3. (correct)
A patient is at risk for falls. Which outcome is MOST focused on patient safety?
A patient is at risk for falls. Which outcome is MOST focused on patient safety?
A patient with a pressure ulcer has the following goal: “The wound will show signs of healing.” Which revision makes this outcome statement more effective?
A patient with a pressure ulcer has the following goal: “The wound will show signs of healing.” Which revision makes this outcome statement more effective?
What is a crucial component of writing effective and measurable patient outcomes?
What is a crucial component of writing effective and measurable patient outcomes?
A patient's care plan includes the outcome: “Patient will demonstrate improved understanding of diabetes management.” How can the nurse BEST evaluate if this outcome has been met?
A patient's care plan includes the outcome: “Patient will demonstrate improved understanding of diabetes management.” How can the nurse BEST evaluate if this outcome has been met?
A patient is being discharged after a hip replacement. Which outcome is MOST important to include in the discharge plan to ensure a safe transition to home?
A patient is being discharged after a hip replacement. Which outcome is MOST important to include in the discharge plan to ensure a safe transition to home?
When writing outcomes focused on patient behavior change, what is the MOST important element to include?
When writing outcomes focused on patient behavior change, what is the MOST important element to include?
A patient's outcome states: “Patient will ambulate independently.” Which additional component would make this outcome statement more specific and measurable?
A patient's outcome states: “Patient will ambulate independently.” Which additional component would make this outcome statement more specific and measurable?
A nurse is evaluating if a patient met the outcome of “Patient will report pain level of 3 or less on a scale of 0-10.” The patient consistently reports a pain level of 4. What is the MOST appropriate nursing action?
A nurse is evaluating if a patient met the outcome of “Patient will report pain level of 3 or less on a scale of 0-10.” The patient consistently reports a pain level of 4. What is the MOST appropriate nursing action?
Which factor is MOST important to consider when setting patient outcomes?
Which factor is MOST important to consider when setting patient outcomes?
How do patient outcomes primarily contribute to the nursing process?
How do patient outcomes primarily contribute to the nursing process?
Which of the following actions demonstrates collaboration with the patient in setting outcomes?
Which of the following actions demonstrates collaboration with the patient in setting outcomes?
A patient is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. Which outcome is MOST appropriate for addressing this patient's physical mobility?
A patient is recovering from a stroke and has weakness on their left side. Which outcome is MOST appropriate for addressing this patient's physical mobility?
A nurse is using the SMART acronym to guide the writing of patient outcomes. What does the “M” stand for?
A nurse is using the SMART acronym to guide the writing of patient outcomes. What does the “M” stand for?
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of “Ineffective Airway Clearance.” Which of the following is an appropriate patient-centered outcome related to this diagnosis?
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of “Ineffective Airway Clearance.” Which of the following is an appropriate patient-centered outcome related to this diagnosis?
What is the BEST approach for ensuring that patient outcomes are realistic and achievable?
What is the BEST approach for ensuring that patient outcomes are realistic and achievable?
A patient outcome is written as: “The patient will be able to administer their insulin correctly.” What key element is missing from this outcome statement?
A patient outcome is written as: “The patient will be able to administer their insulin correctly.” What key element is missing from this outcome statement?
Why is evaluating patient outcomes a critical step in the nursing process?
Why is evaluating patient outcomes a critical step in the nursing process?
Flashcards
Target Resting Heart Rate
Target Resting Heart Rate
Normal resting heart rate within specified range (65-75 bpm).
Acceptable Blood Pressure
Acceptable Blood Pressure
Blood pressure within the target range (Systolic < 130, Diastolic < 70).
Consistent Exercise
Consistent Exercise
Exercising at or above the prescribed frequency per week.
Study Notes
- Successful goal achievement for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is indicated by:
- Resting heart rate of 70.
- Blood pressure of 126/64.
- Exercising with resistive training once and aerobics twice in a week.
- Diastolic blood pressure remains below 70 mm Hg, and systolic pressure remains below 130 mm Hg.
- Resting heart rate ranges between 65 and 75.
- Exercising 3 times a week overall also indicates goal achievement.
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