Determine Which Example Is True of Measurability Within the Context

question 1

Multiple Choice

Determine which example is true of measurability within the context of the nursing diagnosis.

• A) The patient will list signs of infection such as redness, pain, swelling, and warmth by the end of the shift.
• B) The patient will be pain-free and then walk to the bathroom.
• C) The patient reported abdominal pain for 2 days but denies nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• D) The patient received Dilaudid 1 mg IV and 2 hours later received Lortab 500/5.

---

Definitions:

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, often used as a control in testing new drugs.

Reassess

The act of evaluating or examining something again to determine if any changes or updates are needed.

PCA

Patient-Controlled Analgesia, a system that allows patients to self-administer pain medication through a pump within prescribed limits.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Support staff in healthcare who assist nurses in providing patient care, but are not licensed to perform all of the tasks a nurse can.