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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse who is caring for a patient with mental illness has performed the nursing assessment and formulated the nursing diagnosis. What is the purpose of the next phase of the nursing process?
 
  1. Evaluating stated outcomes
  2. Establishing measurable goals
  3. Implementing measurable interventions
  4. Assessing mental status compared to nursing assessment

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted patient with mental illness. According to the nursing process, what is the nurse's next action, after formulating the patient's nursing diagnosis?
 
  1. Evaluate goals for their appropriateness.
  2. Identify problems and their priority in care.
  3. Assess the patient according to the stated diagnosis.
  4. Implement interventions according to the stated diagnosis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: The next phase of the nursing process in the planning phase. During this phase, the nurse establishes measurable goals and outcomes is order to plan for appropriate interventions. The mental status assessment occurs during, not after, the nursing assessment. Implementation and evaluation occur after the planning phase.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: Once the nurse has formulated the patient's nursing diagnosis, the nurse will identify problems and their priority in care. This occurs during the planning phase of the nursing process. Assessment occurs prior to diagnosis. Implementation and evaluation occur after planning.


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