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pane00

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Katie is a student nurse completing her final semester of nursing school. This semester she is caring for patients in a wound clinic. One of the patients, Mr. Theim, is a 67-year-old man with a varicose ulcer in his right lower leg.
 
  Katie has been caring for Mr. Theim for the past month and is taking off the bandages from the leg to see how it is healing. The ulcer no longer had exudates and appeared to be healing as expected. This is an example of which of the following American Nurses Association Standards of Practice? A. Planning
  B. Evaluation
  C. Implementation
  D. Nursing diagnosis

Question 2

Harriett is a nursing student who is performing a physical examination on Jarred, a 6-year-old patient who is being admitted to the pediatric unit with abdominal pain.
 
  When would be the most appropriate time in the examination to palpate Jarred's abdomen? A. Palpate tender areas last.
  B. Palpate tender areas first to get it over.
  C. Palpate tender areas between other portions of the exam.
  D. Do not palpate tender areas.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The definition of evaluation by the ANA Standards of Practice is that the registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Be sure to ask the patient to point out the more sensitive areas, and note any nonverbal signs of discomfort.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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