A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recovering from a Wedge

question 82

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client recovering from a wedge resection of the left lung for a tumor.What would be appropriate goals for the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance? Select all that apply.

• A) Minimize accumulation of fluid.
• B) Participation in care by the client
• C) Maintain a patent airway.
• D) Maintain current weight.
• E) Express feelings and concerns.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, sociability, and a high level of activity and enthusiasm.

Funder and Colvin

Psychologists who proposed the Realistic Accuracy Model (RAM) of personality judgment, emphasizing the importance of accurate observations for making precise evaluations about others.

Power of the Situation

The concept that the environment or situational context can strongly influence individuals' behavior, often more than their personal traits.

Interaction

The process by which two or more entities influence each other's actions; in social contexts, it involves communication and behavior among individuals or groups.