Fundamentals of Nursing Q 524
As goals, outcomes, and interventions are developed, the nurse must:
A. Be in charge of all care and planning for the client.
B. Be aware of and committed to accepted standards of practice from nursing and other disciples.
C. Not change the plan of care for the client.
D. Be in control of all interventions for the client.
Correct Answer: B. Be aware of and committed to accepted standards of practice from nursing and other disciples.
Whenever a healthcare provider intervenes or implements care, they must reassess or evaluate to ensure the desired outcome has been met. Reassessment may frequently be needed depending upon overall patient condition. The plan of care may be adapted based on new assessment data.
Option A: Patients’ participation in decision-making in health care and treatment is not a new area, but currently it has become a political necessity in many countries and health care systems around the world. Emphasizing the importance of participation in the decision-making process motivates the service provider and the health care team to promote participation of patients in treatment decision-making.
Option C: A review of some literature reveals that participation of patients in health care has been associated with improved treatment outcomes. Moreover, this participation causes improved control of diabetes, better physical functioning in rheumatic diseases, enhanced patients’ compliance with secondary preventive actions, and improvement in health of patients with myocardial infarction.
Option D: With enhanced patient participation, and considering patients as equal partners in healthcare decision making patients are encouraged to actively participate in their own treatment process and follow their treatment plan and thus a better health maintenance service would be provided.