Author Question: The nursing process can best be described as a. A step-by-step linear plan b. A standardized ... (Read 77 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nursing process can best be described as

a. A step-by-step linear plan
b. A standardized plan of care for specific diseases or disorders
c. A step-by-step circular plan
d. A plan of care designed by the physician according to the medical diagnosis

Question 2

When the LPN is working in home care, the direction and instructions for care come directly from

a. The physician
b. The secretary at the agency who makes out the assignments
c. The registered nurse (RN) case manager
d. The family and patient

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The nursing process includes the steps of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. It is an ongoing process that takes into account changes in the patient's condition and responses to interventions, which lead to a need for reassessmentor a return to the first step, as in a circular path. Response A is incorrect in that it does not address the need for continual reassessment and evaluation. Reponses B and D are incorrect because they are not individualized and do not relate to the needs of the individual patient.

Answer to Question 2

C
All of the persons listed in the answer have responsibility for the eventual care given; however, the LPN works directly under the supervision of the RN case manager.