Author Question: Which of the following is true about collaborative problems? a. Collaborative problems fall ... (Read 47 times)

sammy · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which of the following is true about collaborative problems?

a. Collaborative problems fall within the definition of nursing diagnoses.
b. Collaborative problems are managed using two physicians.
c. Collaborative problems require the nurse to monitor for changes in status.
d. Collaborative problems emphasize prevention, treatment, or health promotion.

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for an 82-year-old obese female with Alzheimer's dementia. The patient wanders, is unsteady on her feet, and is visually impaired.

To which of the following should the nurse give priority when developing the plan of care? a. Laboratory results
b. Skin condition
c. Safety
d. Nutrition

chinwesucks · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Collaborative problems require the nurse to monitor for changes in patient status and for the on-set of complications for specific situations. The opposite is true of Option a. Collaborative prob-lems do not fall within the definition of nursing diagnoses. Option b is not true, and Option d is true of the nursing diagnosis phase of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

C
Safety is the first priority for this patient who is cognitively and visually impaired, wanders, and is unsteady. Laboratory results (Option a) should be monitored, but safety is the priority. Options b and d are of concern but are not immediate priorities.