KEY STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERING

CORRECTLY

Regardless of the type of question, four key strategies will help you determine the correct answer for each question. These strategies are: • considering the nursing process• referring to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs• reviewing client safety• reflecting on principles of therapeutic communication

NURSING PROCESSOne of the ways to answer a question is to apply the nursing process. Steps in the nursing process include: • assessment • diagnosis • planning • implementation • evaluation.

A client returns from an endoscopic procedure during which he was sedated. Before offering the client food, which action should the nurse take?

a. Assess the client’s respiratory status. b. Check the client’s gag reflex. c. Place the client in a side-lying position. d. Have the client drink a few sips of water.

A client returns from an endoscopic procedure during which he was sedated. Before offering the client food, which action should the nurse take?

a. Assess the client’s respiratory status. b. Check the client’s gag reflex. c. Place the client in a side-lying position. d. Have the client drink a few sips of water.