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cdr_15

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse has demonstrated good body mechanics to a prenatal patient. She then asks the patient to practice by picking up her 2-year-old. This illustrates which step of the nursing process?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Planning
  c. Implementation
  d. Evaluation

Question 2

A patient in the prenatal clinic has backaches related to improper lifting and bending. The nurse demonstrates good body mechanics and explains how they can reduce back strain. This illustrates which step of the nursing process?
 
  a. Assessment
  b. Diagnosis
  c. Planning
  d. Implementation


whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
By having her return the demonstration, you are evaluating whether she understands and can perform the activities as advised.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In the implementation step, the nurse carries out interventions to address the nursing diagnosis.


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