The Nurse Is Using Data Collected to Set Goals or Expected

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using data collected to set goals or expected outcomes and interventions that address the patient's problems. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse applying?

• A) Assessment
• B) Patient problem
• C) Planning
• D) Evaluation

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Definitions:

Severed Spinal Cord

An injury that results in the complete or partial transection of the spinal cord, potentially leading to loss of sensation and paralysis below the point of injury.

Hemispherectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal or disabling of one cerebral hemisphere, usually to treat severe epilepsy.

Muscle Contractions

Muscle contractions refer to the tightening or shortening of muscles, which results in movement or maintenance of posture.

ACh

Short for Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the body involved in many functions including muscle movement and memory.