Nurses use the nursing process daily when caring for clients. What is the purpose
of the nursing process? - ANSWER A systematic universal
approach to critical thinking in the nursing profession
Place the steps of the nursing process in the correct order.
Planning, Evaluation, Assessment, Diagnosis/Analysis, Implementation -
ANSWER Assessment
Diagnosis/Analyze
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Which statements correctly describe the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
Select all that apply.
1. Evaluation involves the use of assessment skills.
2. Evaluation occurs immediately after the planning phase of the nursing process.
3. Evaluation requires the collection of objective and subjective data.
4. Evaluation is a continuous process.
, 5. Evaluation is only necessary if the client's condition declines. - ANSWER
Evaluation involves the use of assessment skills
Evaluation requires the collection of objective and subjective data
Evaluation is a continuous process
In the following scenario, click to select all the components that qualify as
objective assessment data.
The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old client who states, "I feel like I can't breathe."
Vital signs are respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute, heart rate 115 beats per
minute, and blood pressure 152/95 mmHg. The client grabs their chest and says,
"My chest hurts so bad, please help!" The client is sweating and pale.
The nurse asks the client to rate the pain on a scale from 0-10. The client replies,
"10, it hurts so badly!" The nurse asks the client to describe what the pain feels
like and the client reports that their pain feels like pressure. - ANSWER
Respiratory rate 28 breaths per minute
Heart rate 115 beats per minute
Blood pressure 152/95 mmHg
Sweating/pale
A nurse assesses a 42-year-old client at a health clinic. The client is married and
lives in a condo with their spouse. The client reports having frequent voiding and
pain when they pass urine. The nurse asks whether the client has to go to the
bathroom frequently during the night and they respond, "Yes, usually twice or
more." The client had an episode of diarrhea one week ago. They weigh 136
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