A nurse is writing learning outcomes for a client recovering from ...

[SO00]

A nurse is writing learning outcomes for a client recovering from severe burns. Which of the following verbs would be good choices to use when preparing outcomes related to learning how to change dressings? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Assembles
  B) Demonstrates
  C) Gives examples
  D) Identifies
  E) Chooses

Question 2

When the newly diagnosed, insulin-dependent diabetic client tells the nurse that he has never received instruction on the administration of injections, an appropriately stated nursing diagnosis for the client is what?
 
  A) Self-care deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
  B) Knowledge deficit related to lack of knowledge about injections
  C) Deficient knowledge of injection administration as verbalized by the client, related to the lack of instruction and experience
  D) Ineffective health care maintenance related to diabetic instructions

[joechoochoy]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B
Changing dressings falls into the psychomotor domain. Assembles and demonstrates are appropriate verbs for outcomes. Gives examples and identifies are verbs best used for the cognitive domain. Chooses and values relate to the affective domain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Many factors can contribute to deficient knowledge, such as a lack of exposure, lack of recall, information misinterpretation, cognitive limitations, lack of interest in learning, and unfamiliarity with information resources.

[SO00]

Gracias!

[cassie_ragen]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it