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What is the primary focus of the nursing plan of care when dealing with a COPD patient?
What is the primary focus of the nursing plan of care when dealing with a COPD patient?
- The ineffective breathing patterns
- The client's response to the disease (correct)
- The physician's orders
- The nurse's own interventions
What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a problem that does not yet exist, but is likely to develop if nurses do not intervene?
What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a problem that does not yet exist, but is likely to develop if nurses do not intervene?
- Problem-Focused Diagnosis
- Actual Diagnosis
- Wellness Diagnosis
- Risk Diagnosis (correct)
What type of diagnosis is used to identify the patient's readiness to engage in activities that promote health and well-being?
What type of diagnosis is used to identify the patient's readiness to engage in activities that promote health and well-being?
- Wellness Diagnosis (correct)
- Actual Diagnosis
- Problem-Focused Diagnosis
- Risk Diagnosis
What type of sources are used to gather information about the patient's condition, in addition to the patient themselves?
What type of sources are used to gather information about the patient's condition, in addition to the patient themselves?
What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a cluster of problem or risk nursing diagnoses that are predicted to present because of a certain situation or event?
What type of nursing diagnosis is used to identify a cluster of problem or risk nursing diagnoses that are predicted to present because of a certain situation or event?
What term is used to refer to the process of providing information to the patient to promote their health and well-being?
What term is used to refer to the process of providing information to the patient to promote their health and well-being?
What is the purpose of summarizing at the conclusion of a major section of the interview?
What is the purpose of summarizing at the conclusion of a major section of the interview?
What is an interview most useful for in the context of patient assessment?
What is an interview most useful for in the context of patient assessment?
Which factor can impair effective communication with a patient during an interview?
Which factor can impair effective communication with a patient during an interview?
What is essential for successful interviews in the context of patient health history?
What is essential for successful interviews in the context of patient health history?
How does assessment distinguish relevant from irrelevant and important from unimportant data?
How does assessment distinguish relevant from irrelevant and important from unimportant data?
What should be done once data are collected in patient assessment?
What should be done once data are collected in patient assessment?
What is a key consideration when using touch as a means of communication with patients?
What is a key consideration when using touch as a means of communication with patients?
Why is it suggested to match interpreters with patients based on age and gender?
Why is it suggested to match interpreters with patients based on age and gender?
Which factor primarily influences how a person responds to touch?
Which factor primarily influences how a person responds to touch?
What is a potential risk associated with using touch during patient care?
What is a potential risk associated with using touch during patient care?
In what context should nonverbal cues be observed while communicating with patients?
In what context should nonverbal cues be observed while communicating with patients?
What advice is given regarding the use of language when communicating with patients?
What advice is given regarding the use of language when communicating with patients?
What is a common mistake to avoid in patient assessment?
What is a common mistake to avoid in patient assessment?
How does poor communication affect patient assessment?
How does poor communication affect patient assessment?
In which position are areas like the anterior chest, pulses, and extremities assessed?
In which position are areas like the anterior chest, pulses, and extremities assessed?
What is recommended if a patient experiences difficulty breathing in the supine position?
What is recommended if a patient experiences difficulty breathing in the supine position?
How should relatively low blood pressure readings be interpreted in patient assessment?
How should relatively low blood pressure readings be interpreted in patient assessment?
What is recommended to assess for orthostatic hypotension?
What is recommended to assess for orthostatic hypotension?
What is the term used to describe the use of interpersonal skills in a healing way to help a patient?
What is the term used to describe the use of interpersonal skills in a healing way to help a patient?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three techniques that enhance the therapeutic use of self, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three techniques that enhance the therapeutic use of self, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of a directive interview, as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of a directive interview, as described in the text?
What is the main advantage of a non-directive interview, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main advantage of a non-directive interview, as mentioned in the text?
Which type of question, as described in the text, is most effective for obtaining factual data?
Which type of question, as described in the text, is most effective for obtaining factual data?
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