Nursing Interventions Chapter 16

Questions and Answers

Which response by the nurse would be inappropriate when selecting nursing interventions for the client's plan of care?

Nursing interventions should be consistent with standards of nursing care and research findings.

Nursing interventions are selected based on the etiology in the nursing diagnosis and must be compatible with other therapies planned for the client.

Nursing interventions are pretty much the same for clients that have the same medical diagnosis. (correct)

The client's developmental level, values, beliefs, and cultural and psychosocial background should be considered when selecting nursing interventions.

What must be included when identifying outcomes/goals?

Involvement of the client and family.

What is the nurse performing when considering the needs of the postoperative client in the home setting?

Comprehensive planning

Discharge planning (correct)

Initial planning

Ongoing planning

What is the purpose of identifying the client outcome when creating a care plan?

To design a plan of care to address the health problem Signup and view all the answers

What nursing intervention most completely meets the client's needs regarding diverticulitis management after discharge?

Start from client's knowledge, teach about diet modifications, and check for learning. Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome statements are in the cognitive realm? (Select all that apply)

After viewing the film, the client will verbalize four benefits of daily exercise. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Interventions

Interventions must be individualized based on the etiology in the nursing diagnosis.
Compatibility with other therapies is essential when selecting interventions.
Consider clients' developmental levels, values, beliefs, and cultural background.
Generic interventions are inappropriate; they must be tailored to each client's unique situation.

Outcome Identification and Goal Setting

Client and family involvement is crucial in developing goals for care.
The participation of the client enhances the probability of achieving set goals.
Patient-centered care prioritizes client needs without needing extensive input from external sources.

Discharge Planning

Discharge planning starts at admission and focuses on teaching self-care.
Comprehensive planning encompasses all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
Initial planning occurs during the admission assessment to establish immediate care strategies.
Ongoing planning is a continuous process involving all nurses caring for the client.

Purpose of Identifying Client Outcomes

Designing a plan of care addressing health problems is the primary goal of outcome identification.
Outcomes guide the overall nursing intervention and provide a basis for evaluation of care.

Comprehensive Nursing Interventions

Effective education on health management begins with assessing the client's current knowledge.
Teaching should include diet modifications along with evaluation to confirm understanding.
Comprehensive interventions incorporate assessment, teaching, and follow-up to ensure client comprehension.

Cognitive Outcome Statements

Outcome statements in the cognitive realm focus on knowledge retention and understanding.
Examples include listing benefits or demonstrating skills learned after teaching, indicating cognitive processing and learning effectiveness.

Description

Test your knowledge on outcome identification and planning in nursing. This quiz covers important concepts from Chapter 16, helping you understand how to select appropriate nursing interventions based on client needs and backgrounds. Review the principles of effective planning for patient care.