Question
The nurse has developed a plan of care for a client who is having a surgical procedure and is at risk for the development of pneumonia. The nurse devises the outcome statement to read: “The client will have clear lungs by the third postoperative day. ” On the third postoperative day, the client has left lower lobe crackles and infiltrates on the chest x-ray. What conclusion does the nurse reach for this client?
A The outcome is not met, but progress is being made, and the plan of care is continued .
B The outcome is achieved, the problem is solved, and the nursing orders are discontinued.
C The outcome will be reassessed in 2 more days.
D The outcome is not achieved, and the plan requires critical reevaluation and revision.
This question is taken from Nursing 406 – Adult Health Care » Spring 2020 » Chapter 3 Quiz
