Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing goal for a 2-year-old who is to have a tonsillectomy?
a. Separation anxiety will be minimal.
b. The child will verbalize understanding of expected pain.
c. The child will tolerate a normal diet 24 hours after surgery.
d. The parent will indicate readiness to assume the child's care.
Question 2
The nurse administers a beta-adrenergic agent to a patient with congestive heart failure. What assessment findings would indicate the drug was working?
a. Heart rate changes from 92 beats/min to 76 beats/min.
b. Cardiac monitor shows narrowing of the QRS segment.
c. There is tingling in the fingers and toes.
d. There is increased urine output.
