Answer to Question 1
ANS: B
A patient with impaired verbal communication has defining characteristics such as an inability to articulate words, inappropriate verbalization, difficulty forming words, and difficulty comprehending. Hopelessness implies that the patient has no hope for the future. Hearing loss is not a nursing diagnosis. Just because a patient has garbled speech does not mean that a hearing loss has occurred; a physical problem such as a stroke could cause the garbled speech. Self-care deficit does not apply in this situation because this usually relates to bathing, grooming, etc.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
The working phase occurs when the nurse and the patient work together to solve problems and accomplish goals. Pre-interaction occurs before the nurse meets the patient. Orientation occurs when the nurse and the patient meet and get to know each other. Termination occurs during the ending of the relationship.
Inflammation. Inflammation is characterized by the presence of swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Sw
Critial thinking and the nursing diagnostic process
A patient examination room should be simple and efficiently designed.
EHR systems enable providers to view patient records across organizations.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
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