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Which goal is a measurable statement for a patient taking insulin injections?.
A. The patient will be able to self-administer insulin injections 2 weeks after initial training.
This statement is measurable because it provides a specific timeframe (2 weeks after initial training) for the patient to be able to self-administer insulin injections.
B. The nurse will demonstrate to the patient and family self-administration of insulin.
This statement is about the nurse’s actions, not a goal for the patient.
C. The nurse will explain to the patient and family how insulin works in the body.
While understanding how insulin works in the body is important, this statement is not measurable.
D. The patient will have a good understanding of a diabetic diet.
Understanding a diabetic diet is important for a patient taking insulin, but this statement does not provide a measurable goal.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
This statement is measurable because it provides a specific timeframe (2 weeks after initial training) for the patient to be able to self-administer insulin injections.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is about the nurse’s actions, not a goal for the patient.
Choice C rationale:
While understanding how insulin works in the body is important, this statement is not measurable.
Choice D rationale:
Understanding a diabetic diet is important for a patient taking insulin, but this statement does not provide a measurable goal.
Similar Questions
Which aspect of genetic makeup is most likely to alter a person's response to medication?.
A. Distribution.
While distribution can affect a person’s response to medication, it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter this response.
B. Absorption.
Absorption can affect how a drug is taken up by the body, but it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter a person’s response to medication.
C. Excretion.
Excretion, or how the body eliminates a drug, can affect drug response, but it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter this response.
D. Metabolism.
Metabolism, or how the body processes a drug, is the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter a person’s response to medication. Genetic differences can lead to variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes, affecting how quickly or slowly drugs are metabolized.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
While distribution can affect a person’s response to medication, it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter this response.
Choice B rationale:
Absorption can affect how a drug is taken up by the body, but it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter a person’s response to medication.
Choice C rationale:
Excretion, or how the body eliminates a drug, can affect drug response, but it is not the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter this response.
Choice D rationale:
Metabolism, or how the body processes a drug, is the aspect of genetic makeup most likely to alter a person’s response to medication. Genetic differences can lead to variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes, affecting how quickly or slowly drugs are metabolized.
Which task is included in the assessment step of the nursing process?.
A. Measuring goal/outcome achievement.
Measuring goal/outcome achievement is part of the evaluation step of the nursing process, not the assessment step.
B. Collecting and communicating data.
Collecting and communicating data is indeed part of the assessment step of the nursing process. This step involves gathering information about the patient’s health.
C. Establishing patient goals/outcomes.
Establishing patient goals/outcomes is part of the planning step, not the assessment step.
D. Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP).
Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP) is part of the implementation step, not the assessment step.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Measuring goal/outcome achievement is part of the evaluation step of the nursing process, not the assessment step.
Choice B rationale:
Collecting and communicating data is indeed part of the assessment step of the nursing process. This step involves gathering information about the patient’s health.
Choice C rationale:
Establishing patient goals/outcomes is part of the planning step, not the assessment step.
Choice D rationale:
Implementing the nursing care plan (NCP) is part of the implementation step, not the assessment step.
Which statement correctly distinguishes a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?.
A. Medical diagnoses tend to vary depending on the patient's rate of recovery.
Medical diagnoses do not tend to vary depending on the patient’s rate of recovery. They are based on the disease or condition.
B. Nursing diagnoses refer to the patient's ability to function in activities of daily living.
Nursing diagnoses do refer to the patient’s ability to function in activities of daily living. They focus on the patient’s response to their health condition.
C. Nursing diagnoses focus on alterations in the patient's function and structures.
Nursing diagnoses do not focus on alterations in the patient’s function and structures. This is more related to medical diagnoses.
D. Nursing diagnoses result in diagnoses of disease that impairs normal physiologic function.
Nursing diagnoses do not result in diagnoses of disease that impairs normal physiologic function. This is the role of medical diagnoses.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Medical diagnoses do not tend to vary depending on the patient’s rate of recovery. They are based on the disease or condition.
Choice B rationale:
Nursing diagnoses do refer to the patient’s ability to function in activities of daily living. They focus on the patient’s response to their health condition.
Choice C rationale:
Nursing diagnoses do not focus on alterations in the patient’s function and structures. This is more related to medical diagnoses.
Choice D rationale:
Nursing diagnoses do not result in diagnoses of disease that impairs normal physiologic function. This is the role of medical diagnoses.