Author Question: A patient is admitted with dependent edema. As a nurse assesses the patient for the presence of ... (Read 71 times)

sheilaspns · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is admitted with dependent edema. As a nurse assesses the patient for the presence of jugular vein distention, the nurse is using the process of:

A. evaluation.
B. data collection.
C. problem identification.
D. testing the hypothesis.

Question 2

During a change-of-shift report the nurse who is going off duty is expected to:

A. exchange judgments made about the patient's attitudes.
B. include a description of how to perform procedures.
C. provide a concise and organized description of the patient's status and needs.
D. make walking rounds with the nurse coming on duty to review the patient's plan of care.

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
When a nurse evaluates, he or she is determining if a patient goal has been met. Problem identification and testing the hypothesis are two steps used in the scientific process.

Answer to Question 2

C
Describing interactions in subjective terms will contribute to prejudiced opinions about patients. A change-of-shift report provides information to ensure continuity and individualized care for patients. Walking rounds allow the nurse to obtain immediate feedback when questions arise about a patient's plan of care. Walking rounds are one type of shift report used by health care facilities.