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clmills979 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Select the best outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis: Impaired social interaction, related to sociocultural dissonance as evidenced by stating, Although I'd like to, I don't join in because I don't speak the language very well.

The patient will:

a. demonstrate improved social skills.
b. express a desire to interact with others.
c. become more independent in decision making.
d. select and participate in one group activity per day.

Question 2

A nurse works with a patient to establish outcomes. The nurse believes that one outcome suggested by the patient is not in the patient's best interest. What is the nurse's best action?

a. Remain silent.
b. Educate the patient that the outcome is not realistic.
c. Explore with the patient possible consequences of the outcome.
d. Formulate an appropriate outcome without the patient's input.

maaaaaaaaaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The outcome describes social involvement on the part of the patient. Neither cooperation nor independence has been an issue. The patient has already expressed a desire to interact with others. Outcomes must be measurable. Two of the distracters are not measurable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The nurse should not impose outcomes on the patient; however, the nurse has a responsibility to help the patient evaluate what is in his or her best interest. Exploring possible consequences is an acceptable approach.