Author Question: The nurse assesses a client's blood pressure, which was 160/90. Two hours following the ... (Read 18 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse assesses a client's blood pressure, which was 160/90. Two hours following the administration of hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse reassesses the blood pressure at 140/78. What action has the nurse implemented?

A) Evaluation
B) Appraising
C) Planning
D) Implementation

Question 2

When the nurse administers pain medication to a postoperative client, the phase of the nursing process that is occurring is:

A) assessment.
B) nursing diagnosis.
C) planning.
D) implementation.

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse is collecting data to evaluate the effectiveness of a medication that was administered. This does not involve planning or implementation. Appraising is not a discrete part of the nursing process.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Implementation refers to the action phase of the nursing process, in which nursing care is provided.