The Following Statements Are Part of a Patient's Nursing Care

question 20

Multiple Choice

The following statements are part of a patient's nursing care plan.Which of the following statements represents an expected outcome?

• A)The patient will verbalize a decreased pain level less than 3 on a 0-to-10 scale by the end of this shift.
• B)The patient will demonstrate increased mobility in 2 days.
• C)The patient will demonstrate increased tolerance of activity over the next month.
• D)The patient will understand needed dietary changes by discharge.

Understand the body's defense mechanisms against infection.

Identify risk factors and preventive measures for health care associated infections.

Understand the purpose and process of patient screening in a healthcare setting.

Identify the types of information collected during patient screening, including medications, family health history, and chief complaints.

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