1. 1.What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for

clients?

A. As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare

problems.

B. To establish nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature

of humans.

C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients'

healthcare needs.

D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other

healthcare professionals.:

Answer:

C (The nursing process is a problem-solving approach that provides an organized,

systematic, decision making process to effectively address the client's needs and

problems. The nursing process includes an organized framework using knowledge,

judgments, and actions by the nurse as the client's plan of care is determined, and

encompasses assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of

client care (C). (A, B, and D) do not support the basis for using the nursing

process.

Correct Answer: C)

2. 2.What activity should the nurse use in the evaluation phase of the nursing

process?

A. Ask a client to evaluate the nursing care provided.

B. Document the nursing care plan in the progress notes.

C. Determine whether a client's health problems have been alleviated.

D. Examine the effectiveness of nursing interventions toward meeting client

outcomes.:

Answer:

In the nursing process, the evaluation component examines the effectiveness

of nursing interventions in achieving client outcomes (D). (A) is an

evaluation of client satisfaction, not outcomes. (B) is a written record of the plan

of care. Although (C) may occur when client outcomes are achieved, evaluation is

best determined by attainment of measurable client outcomes.

Correct Answer: D

3. 3.Which statement is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis

statement?