A patient is admitted with dependent edema. As a nurse assesses ...

[sheilaspns]

A patient is admitted with dependent edema. As a nurse assesses the patient for the presence of jugular vein distention, the nurse is using the process of:
 
  A. evaluation.
  B. data collection.
  C. problem identification.
  D. testing the hypothesis.

Question 2

During a change-of-shift report the nurse who is going off duty is expected to:
 
  A. exchange judgments made about the patient's attitudes.
  B. include a description of how to perform procedures.
  C. provide a concise and organized description of the patient's status and needs.
  D. make walking rounds with the nurse coming on duty to review the patient's plan of care.

[s.meritte]

Answer to Question 1

B
When a nurse evaluates, he or she is determining if a patient goal has been met. Problem identification and testing the hypothesis are two steps used in the scientific process.

Answer to Question 2

C
Describing interactions in subjective terms will contribute to prejudiced opinions about patients. A change-of-shift report provides information to ensure continuity and individualized care for patients. Walking rounds allow the nurse to obtain immediate feedback when questions arise about a patient's plan of care. Walking rounds are one type of shift report used by health care facilities.

[sheilaspns]

TYSM

[raenoj]

Excellent