Author Question: A client has a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance. An appropriate goal for this client would ... (Read 78 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client has a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance. An appropriate goal for this client would be:

1. Avoid complications associated with immobility
2. Avoid injury from improper use of body mechanics
3. Increase tolerance for physical activity
4. Ambulate client with walker twice a day

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's respiratory status. Indicators of normal respiratory status include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Eupnea
2. Use of external intercostal muscles
3. Suprasternal retraction
4. Orthopnea
5. Apnea

nhea · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: This goal may or may not be appropriate for this client; the information does not support a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility

Answer to Question 2

1,2
Rationale: Eupnea describes normal adult respirations, 12-24 rpm depending on baseline