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jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An expected outcome for a client with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping related to inef-fective problem solving is that the client will:

1. Decide if he wants dessert
2. Develop positive self-esteem
3. Identify pros and cons of getting own apartment
4. Recognize the positive qualities of the psychiatrist

Question 2

A client's stay in the hospital has been extended. The reason for the increased length of stay is incomplete blood work for a lithium level. This is known as a:

1. Missed diagnosis
2. Positive variance from the clinical pathway
3. Negative variance from the clinical pathway
4. Medical error and risk for malpractice suit

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
An outcome statement derives from the nursing diagnosis and is a projection of the expected in-fluence that nursing interventions will have on the client. It provides specific, measurable indica-tors by which to evaluate the results of nursing interventions. Option 3 is the only statement that refers to ineffective problem solving.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Option 1 is incorrect because the physician did not diagnosis incorrectly. 2. A positive variance shortens the length of stay. 3. A negative variance lengthens the stay, so this is correct. 4. There is no evidence that there has been damage from malpractice.