Author Question: At the end of a guided imagery session, which physical assessment finding would suggest that the ... (Read 19 times)

ericka1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

At the end of a guided imagery session, which physical assessment finding would suggest that the relaxation technique was successful?

a. Decreased blood pressure
b. Decreased peripheral skin temperature
c. Increased heart rate
d. Increased respiratory rate

Question 2

Which of the following most accurately describes nursing diagnoses? A nursing diagnosis:

a. Supports the nurse's diagnostic reasoning
b. Supports the client's medical diagnosis
c. Identifies a client's response to a health problem
d. Identifies a client's health problem

Edwyer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Reassessment findings that suggest relaxation has been effective include decreased blood pressures, increased peripheral skin temperature, decreased heart rate, and decreased respiratory rate.

Answer to Question 2

C
Nursing diagnoses are statements that nurses use to describe a client's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social response to disease, injury, or other stressor. Diagnostic reasoning is used to identify the appropriate nursing diagnosis; it is not meant to support the diagnosis. A health problem is a condition that requires intervention to promote wellness or prevent illness; it is sometimes, but not always, a nursing diagnosis. Nursing diagnoses are not medical diagnoses.