Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Validity and reliability
NCLEX: The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and validity and reli…
Statistics or evidence-based practice Management of Care
Case Study
The nurse reviewing a unit quality dashboard is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and validity and reliability. Assessment data include a guideline recommends chlorhexidine bathing for central-line infection prevention. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
Question
A. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
B. "I will stop my medications when I feel better."
C. "I do not need to report mild symptoms unless they become unbearable."
D. "The nurse does not need to know about changes unless the provider asks."
B. "I will stop my medications when I feel better."
C. "I do not need to report mild symptoms unless they become unbearable."
D. "The nurse does not need to know about changes unless the provider asks."
Rationale
Correct answer: A. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Rationale: Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.