Author Question: A patient is suffering from shortness of breath. How is the goal statement correctly written? A. ... (Read 59 times)

bobbysung · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is suffering from shortness of breath. How is the goal statement correctly written?

A. The patient will be comfortable by the morning.
B. The patient will breathe unlabored at 14 to 18 breaths per minute by the end of the shift.
C. The patient will not complain of breathing problems within the next 8 hours.
D. The patient will have a respiratory rate of 14 to 18 breaths per minute.

Question 2

Rachel is a nurse manager who is concerned with the safety of her staff as they transfer patients. She reinforces the principles of appropriate body mechanics, which include all of the following except:

A. a wide base of support increases stability.
B. a higher center of gravity increases stability.
C. facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine.
D. pivoting requires less work than lifting.

smrtceo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Each patient goal contains the following aspects in order to be correctly written: (1) is based on patient needs, predicts resolution, evidence or progress towards problem resolution, progress toward improved health status or continued maintenance of good health or function; (2) contains a singular behavior or response; (3) states specific criteria used to measure success of the goal; (4) is time limited.

Answer to Question 2

B
Principles of body mechanics include the following: A wide base of support increases stability; a lower center of gravity increases stability; the equilibrium of an object is maintained when the line of gravity passes through its base of support; facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine; dividing balanced activity between arms and legs reduces the risk for back injury; leverage, rolling, turning, or pivoting requires less work than lifting.