When assessing a client's ability to perform self-care and ...

[iveyjurea]

When assessing a client's ability to perform self-care and increase activities, the nurse is addressing which nursing diagnosis?
 
  a. alteration in comfort, pain c. activity intolerance
  b. knowledge deficit d. risk control

Question 2

A hospitalized client is experiencing the pain of an acute gout attack. Which action of the nurse will most help this client?
 
  a. administer allopurinol as prescribed
  b. administer morphine sulfate IV
  c. place a bed cradle on the foot of the bed
  d. place the client on strict bedrest

[SeanoH09]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not an approved NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) diagnosis.
B Incorrect: This is not an approved NANDA nursing diagnosis.
C Correct: This is the nursing diagnosis the nurse is addressing.
D Incorrect: This is not an approved NANDA nursing diagnosis, but rather a NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification) category.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: Allopurinol is not used for acute attacks of gout.
B Incorrect: Opioids are not used to treat the pain of acute attacks of gout.
C Correct: Placing a bed cradle on the bed help to keep bed linens off the tender, affected area(s).
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.