Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Toddler and preschool development
NCLEX: After nursing care for developmental expectations for toddler and preschool development, the nurse evaluates the…
Psychology / lifespan development Health Promotion and Maintenance
Case Study
After nursing care for developmental expectations for toddler and preschool development, the nurse evaluates the client response. Which action best demonstrates evaluation?
Question
A. Assume the intervention worked unless the client complains.
B. Schedule reassessment next shift without checking current status.
C. Reassess the targeted finding, compare it with the expected outcome, and revise the plan if goals are not met.
D. Change the plan before determining whether the finding improved.
B. Schedule reassessment next shift without checking current status.
C. Reassess the targeted finding, compare it with the expected outcome, and revise the plan if goals are not met.
D. Change the plan before determining whether the finding improved.
Rationale
Correct answer: C. Reassess the targeted finding, compare it with the expected outcome, and revise the plan if goals are not met.
Rationale: Evaluation compares current findings with expected outcomes and guides whether the plan continues or changes.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Evaluation compares current findings with expected outcomes and guides whether the plan continues or changes.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.