Nursing Interventions Evaluation and Diagnosis Writing Quiz

What should a nurse do after achieving desired outcomes/goals?

Interpret and recognize relevant evidence about the patient's condition

When is a nursing diagnosis considered a 'Pre-diagnosis'?

When there is no evidence of a real problem

What is an essential characteristic of SMART goals in healthcare?

Collaboration with the patient to set realistic and timely objectives

How should a nurse base their clinical judgments for nursing diagnoses?

On pathophysiological, time-related, personal, and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse consider to evaluate if goals have been met?

The patient's behavior, physical status, and reaction to caregivers Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to make clinical judgments based on observations?

To ensure accurate evaluation of patients' conditions Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates short term goals from long term goals in patient care planning?

Short term goals are achievable in less than a week, long term goals are achievable over several days to months. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus when determining if goals and expected outcomes are achieved?

Objective data Signup and view all the answers

In patient care planning, what does SMART stand for in relation to setting goals?

Specific, Monitored, Achievable, Realistic, Timely Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of patients in the planning phase of their care?

They provide input based on their values, preferences, and needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interventions in patient care planning require orders from healthcare providers?

Health care provider-initiated interventions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is based on direct observation or measurement?

Objective Signup and view all the answers

What should be the basis for developing realistic goals for patients?

Patient's preferences and resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is what the patient verbalizes, such as feelings or perceptions?

Subjective Signup and view all the answers

When should a patient plan of care be discontinued?

When the patient is discharged from care Signup and view all the answers

What does SMART stand for in the context of setting goals?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely Signup and view all the answers

Which takes priority according to the text when establishing nursing diagnoses?

Short-term acute patient care needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluation in the context described in the text?

Monitoring progress and efficacy of interventions Signup and view all the answers