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jc611

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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.


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cdmart10

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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