Nursing care and client outcomes may be evaluated by use of a ...

[saraeharris]

Nursing care and client outcomes may be evaluated by use of a retrospective evaluation process. Which of the following is an example of a retrospective evaluation process?
 
  A) Postdischarge questionnaire.
  B) Direct observation of nursing care.
  C) Client interview during hospitalization.
  D) Review of client's chart during hospitalization.

Question 2

Upon evaluation of the client's plan of care, the nurse determines that the expected outcomes have been achieved. Based upon this response, the nurse will do what?
 
  A) Terminate the plan of care.
  B) Modify the plan of care.
  C) Continue the plan of care.
  D) Re-evaluate the plan of care.

[coyin]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Retrospective evaluation may use postdischarge questionnaires and client interviews, or chart reviews after the client has been discharged. Concurrent evaluation occurs while the client is receiving care and may include the following: direct observation of nursing care and client interviews; and direct observation of chart reviews during hospitalization.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A

The nurse will terminate the plan of care when each expected outcome has been achieved. Modifying the plan of care is necessary if there are difficulties in achieving the outcomes. Re-evaluating each step of the nursing process is a step in the modification of a plan of care. Continuing the plan of care occurs if more time is needed to achieve the outcomes.