An expected outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis ...

[Lobcity]

An expected outcome for a patient with the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements would be
 
  a. verbalization of factors contributing to excess weight
  b. loss of 45 pounds per week while eating well-balanced meals
  c. exercise at least 1 hour daily
  d. maintain current interests and activities

Question 2

The nursing order states, Change dressing and irrigate wound with normal saline every 4 hours for 3 days. This is what type of nursing order?
 
  a. health promotion c. prevention
  b. observation d. treatment

[honnalora]

Answer to Question 1

A
Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements exists when patients experience or are at risk for an intake of nutrients that exceeds metabolic needs. The patient should be instructed in factors such as hereditary predisposition, dysfunctional psychological conditioning in relationship to food, and age-related factors.

Answer to Question 2

D
Health promotion nursing orders encourage behaviors that lead to a higher level of wellness. Observation orders include observation of potential complications as well as observations about the patient's current responses. Prevention orders direct care to reduce risk factors or the prevention of complications. Treatment orders include teaching, referrals, or physical care needed in the treatment of an existing problem.