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Which step of the nursing process is used when the nurse identifies the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication?.
A. Evaluation.
Evaluation is the final step in the nursing process where the nurse determines if the goals set in the planning stage have been met. This does not involve identifying the therapeutic intent of a medication.
B. Assessment.
Assessment is the first step in the nursing process where the nurse gathers information about the patient’s physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual status. While this may involve understanding the patient’s medication regimen, it does not specifically involve identifying the therapeutic intent of a medication.
C. Planning.
Planning involves setting goals and developing a plan to meet those goals. While this may involve considering the therapeutic intent of a medication, it is not the step where this identification occurs.
D. Implementation.
Implementation is the step of the nursing process where the nurse executes the plan of care. This includes identifying the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Evaluation is the final step in the nursing process where the nurse determines if the goals set in the planning stage have been met. This does not involve identifying the therapeutic intent of a medication.
Choice B rationale:
Assessment is the first step in the nursing process where the nurse gathers information about the patient’s physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual status. While this may involve understanding the patient’s medication regimen, it does not specifically involve identifying the therapeutic intent of a medication.
Choice C rationale:
Planning involves setting goals and developing a plan to meet those goals. While this may involve considering the therapeutic intent of a medication, it is not the step where this identification occurs.
Choice D rationale:
Implementation is the step of the nursing process where the nurse executes the plan of care. This includes identifying the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication.
Similar Questions
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.
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.
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.