A client diagnosed with AD has been assigned the nursing ...

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A client diagnosed with AD has been assigned the nursing diagnosis of anxiety R/T divorce. Which correctly written outcome addresses this client's problem?
 
  1. Rates anxiety as 4 out of 10 by discharge.
  2. States anxiety level has decreased by day one.
  3. Accomplishes activities of daily living independently.
  4. Demonstrates ability for adequate social functioning by day three.

Question 2

To effectively plan care for Asian American clients, a nurse should be aware of which cultural factor?
 
  1. Obesity and alcoholism are common problems.
  2. Older people maintain positions of authority within the culture.
  3. Tai and chi are the fundamental concepts of Asian health practices.
  4. Asian Americans are likely to seek psychiatric help.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: An outcome statement must be client-centered, specific, measurable, and contain a time frame, so that it can be evaluated effectively. A decrease in anxiety is vague rather than specific, and expecting an anxiety decrease by day one may also be unrealistic. Accomplishing activities of daily living independently and demonstrating the ability for adequate social functioning do not address the anxiety nursing diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: To effectively care for Asian American clients, the nurse should be aware that older people in this culture maintain positions of authority. Obesity and alcoholism are low among Asian Americans. The balance of yin and yang is the fundamental concept of Asian health practices. Psychiatric illness is often believed to be out-of-control behavior and would be considered shameful to individuals and families.