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newbem

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Joan is formulating a nursing care plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The care plan is directed toward meeting the potential oxygenation needs of her patient.
 
  Which of the following examples would be the best way for Joan to write a goal for her care plan? A. The patient will have less pain.
  B. The patient will be able to breathe better.
  C. The patient's pulse oximetry reading will remain greater than 90.
  D. The patient's lab results will be normal.

Question 2

Patients with urinary incontinence are unable to empty their bladder, which presents a major challenge in nursing. A nurse can assist a patient with voiding using Cred's method, which in-cludes which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Compressing downward with both hands
  B. Pressing above the symphysis pubis
  C. Pressing below the umbilicus
  D. Contracting the abdominal wall


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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All goals need to have measurable outcomes for you to be able to determine whether they have been met. These include objective data, such as arterial blood gas levels, laboratory findings, chest radiographs, electrocardiogram patterns, blood pressure, and pulse. Quantify subjective findings, such as the reported degree of breathlessness or pain.

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A, B, C, D
All answers are correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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