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jessicacav · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A well-stated outcome criteria for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of risk for loneliness related to social isolation would include The patient will:

a. No longer experience loneliness by the end of the fifth day of hospitalization.
b. Agree to attend two on-unit, staff-directed group sessions daily.
c. Continue to maintain social solitude 50 of the time.
d. Interact with a peer on a daily basis by discharge.

Question 2

Care planning for a patient diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia will include:

a. Analyzing effectiveness of care provided
b. Determining the patient's needs and problems
c. Establishing realistic patient-focused outcome criteria
d. Identifying priorities of care based on the patient's condition

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Outcome criteria for a risk diagnosis are developed from the risk factorsin this case, social isolation. Outcomes meet criteria when they are measurable, specific, and present a timeline for completion. The correct option meets all criteria. There is no stated means by which to measure loneliness. Agreeing to attend is not specifically directed at affecting social isolation since interaction is not an expectation. Social solitude promotes social isolation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Establishing priority nursing diagnoses is part of the process of planning. Determining needs is part of assessment. Analyzing effectiveness is an evaluation activity. Establishing realistic expectations is part of outcome identification.