The Nurse Is Demonstrating How to Correctly Perform Deep Breathing

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is demonstrating how to correctly perform deep breathing and coughing exercises to a patient scheduled for back surgery. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse addressing?

• A) Assessment
• B) Diagnosis
• C) Implementation
• D) Evaluation

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Definitions:

Nominal Scale

A scale of measurement used in research that involves categorizing variables into non-numerical categories without a defined order or hierarchy.

Ordinal

Pertaining to a category of data or scale type that expresses a sequential order without indicating the exact difference between the levels.

Trait Approach

A psychological perspective emphasizing that personality is composed of stable characteristics (traits) that influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Absolute Levels

Absolute levels are fixed reference points or values that remain constant across different contexts or comparisons, often used in measurements or evaluations.