Asked by Valeria Lopez on Jun 10, 2024
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The nurse is individualizing Mr.Wu's plan of care by writing a plan for his nursing diagnosis of Anxiety.The nurse needs to write goals/outcomes on the plan of care because outcomes describe:
A) Desirable changes in the patient's health status
B) Specific patient responses to medical interventions
C) Specific nursing behaviors to improve a patient's health
D) Criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of a nursing diagnosis
Nursing Diagnosis
A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, providing the basis for selection of nursing interventions.
Plan of Care
A detailed, personalized plan developed to address a patient's specific healthcare needs and treatment objectives.
Health Status
A summary metric that measures the overall physical, mental, and social well-being of an individual or population.
- Explain the purpose and process of individualizing patient care plans.
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Savannah WillsJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Outcomes describe changes in the patient's health status in response to nursing rather than medical interventions.Outcomes relate to patient behavior,not nursing behaviors.Outcomes are a measure of the effectiveness of nursing care for a specific nursing diagnosis,not whether the nursing diagnosis is appropriate.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and process of individualizing patient care plans.