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What is the purpose of ongoing planning in nursing care?
What is the purpose of ongoing planning in nursing care?
- To anticipate and plan for needs after discharge
- To individualize the initial care plan further (correct)
- To provide continuity of care
- To develop the initial comprehensive plan of care
What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals in nursing care?
What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals in nursing care?
- Short-term goals are for measurable outcomes while long-term goals are for subjective outcomes
- Short-term goals are for patient behaviors while long-term goals are for nurse behaviors
- Short-term goals are for chronic health problems while long-term goals are for acute health problems
- Short-term goals are for outcomes achievable in a few days or 1 week while long-term goals are for outcomes that take weeks or months to accomplish (correct)
What are the cognitive skills crucial to safe, intelligent nursing care?
What are the cognitive skills crucial to safe, intelligent nursing care?
- Planning, prioritizing, and time management skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Physical assessment and technical skills
- Problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and creativity (correct)
What is the purpose of evaluating in the nursing process?
What is the purpose of evaluating in the nursing process?
Which type of skills are required for nursing implementation?
Which type of skills are required for nursing implementation?
What is the purpose of a written care plan in nursing?
What is the purpose of a written care plan in nursing?
What are some causes of mental discomfort in a hospital environment?
What are some causes of mental discomfort in a hospital environment?
What are some signs of physical discomfort that a nurse should observe in a patient?
What are some signs of physical discomfort that a nurse should observe in a patient?
What are some measures a nurse can take to provide physical comfort to a patient?
What are some measures a nurse can take to provide physical comfort to a patient?