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A nurse is caring for an 88-year-old client in a senior living center.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
3 weeks ago:
History:
Hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, left hip arthroplasty
Physical:
Alert and oriented x4, cooperative. Generalized weakness, uses walker, gait steady. Respirations symmetrical and nonlabored, lung sounds clear bilaterally. +2 pedal pulses. 51 & 52 present, no murmur. Urine yellow and clear, incontinent. Denies pain. Bowel sounds present x4, abdomen soft and nontender.
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After reviewing the client's electronic health record, determine which of the following information would demonstrate that the client's condition has improved.
Select all that apply.
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My Answer
When evaluating outcomes, the nurse should identify the findings that indicate improvement. in the client's status or clinical manifestation to determine effectiveness of the interventions. The outcomes of alert and oriented ad, temperature 36.9 (984), unine dear and yellow, denial of abdominal pain and absence of bacteria in the urine culture all indicate effectiveness of the interventions
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