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sjones

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The nurse interviews a patient while completing the health history and physical examination. What is the purpose of the assessment phase of the nursing process?
 
  a. To teach interventions that relieve health problems
  b. To use patient data to evaluate patient care outcomes
  c. To obtain data with which to diagnose patient problems
  d. To help the patient identify realistic outcomes for health problems

Question 2

A patient with a bacterial infection has a nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume related to excessive diaphoresis. Which outcome would the nurse recognize as most appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Patient has a balanced intake and output.
  b. Patient's bedding is changed when it becomes damp.
  c. Patient understands the need for increased fluid intake.
  d. Patient's skin remains cool and dry throughout hospitalization.



mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During the assessment phase, the nurse gathers information about the patient to diagnose patient problems. The other responses are examples of the planning, intervention, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This statement gives measurable data showing resolution of the problem of deficient fluid volume that was identified in the nursing diagnosis statement. The other statements would not indicate that the problem of deficient fluid volume was resolved.



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