A nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications. Which outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

Patient will have one soft, formed bowel movement by end of shift.

Patient will not take any pain medications this shift.

Patient will walk unassisted to bathroom by the end of shift.

Patient will be offered laxatives or stool softeners this shift.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. This outcome is specific, measurable, and directly addresses the goal of managing constipation by aiming for a bowel movement.
B. Discontinuing pain medication abruptly may be unrealistic and can cause distress for the patient.
C. Ambulation may help with constipation but does not directly measure or ensure bowel movement.
D. Offering laxatives or stool softeners is an intervention rather than a measurable patient outcome.

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Correct Answer is B,C,D,E,F

Explanation

A. This statement is incorrect; the nurse should touch only the inside of the first glove while putting it on to maintain sterility.

B. The outer glove package should be removed by tearing it open to access the gloves inside.

C. After putting on the second glove, interlocking hands helps to ensure that the gloves remain sterile.

D. Slipping fingers underneath the second glove cuff with the gloved dominant hand helps to keep the gloves sterile while donning them.

E. Laying the glove package on a clean flat surface above the waistline prevents contamination.

F. The dominant hand should be gloved first to maintain a sterile technique, as the dominant hand is used for the procedure.

A. Ventricular filling time/diastolic filling time B. Stroke volume x heart rate C. Myocardial contractility x myocardial blood flow D. Preload/afterload

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Ventricular filling time and diastolic filling time are not formulas used to calculate cardiac output; they pertain to the phases of the cardiac cycle.
B. Cardiac output is calculated by multiplying stroke volume (the amount of blood ejected by the heart with each beat) by heart rate (the number of beats per minute). This formula accurately reflects the overall volume of blood the heart pumps in one minute.
C. Myocardial contractility and myocardial blood flow are important factors in cardiac function but do not directly provide a formula for calculating cardiac output.
D. Preload and afterload are factors that affect stroke volume but are not used to calculate cardiac output directly.

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