The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client. Which nursing ...

[RYAN BANYAN]

The nurse is evaluating care provided to a client. Which nursing actions indicate that the phases of evaluation were completed by the nurse appropriately?
 
  1. Client problems updated
  2. Data linked to NOC indicators
  3. Data compared to desired outcomes
  4. Interventions changed on the care plan
  5. Physician notified of changes in the care plan

Question 2

The nurse notes that assessment data indicate a change in a client's condition. What should the nurse ask before changing this client's plan of care?
 
  1. How difficult will it be to change the care plan?
  2. Are the new data complete?
  3. Are the new data accurate?
  4. Do the new data require a change in the care plan?
  5. Will the primary medical provider agree with the need to alter the care plan?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

Rationale: The evaluation phase has five components. Updating the client problems indicates that the plan of care was modified.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: The degree of difficulty in changing the care plan is not a consideration for its change.
Rationale 2: This condition must be met before consideration is given to altering a client's care plan.
Rationale 3: This condition must be met before consideration is given to altering a client's care plan.
Rationale 4: This condition must be met before consideration is given to altering a client's care plan.
Rationale 5: The medical provider is generally not involved in the formation or alteration of a nursing care plan.

[RYAN BANYAN]

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