Student Response Model Answer Explanation Points Earn
exhibits exhibits The correct status for the nursing 0.5 out of 0.5
diagnosis is "exhibits," because Ms.
Park's illness is not a risk but is
present.
Diagnosis
Student Response Model Answer Explanation Points Earn
constipation constipation Ms. Park has not had a bowel 0.5 out of 0.5
movement in five days, and shows
subjective and objective signs of
constipation. Constipation is the
highest priority diagnosis as relieving it
will have the quickest, most
widespread impact on the Ms. Park's
condition, including on her abdominal
discomfort.
Etiologies
Student Response Model Answer Explanation Points Earn
deficient fluid intake deficient fluid intake The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park 0.5 out of 0.5
reports in her diet is insufficient for
regular gastrointestinal functioning.
Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
deficient fiber intake deficient fiber intake The amount of fluid and fiber Ms. Park 0.5 out of 0.5
reports in her diet is insufficient for
regular gastrointestinal functioning.
Other options listed are not appropriate
etiologies for Ms. Park's case.
, Signs & Symptoms
Student Response Model Answer Explanation Points Earn
palpable abdominal mass palpable abdominal mass Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
generalized fatigue generalized fatigue Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
abdominal tenderness abdominal tenderness Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
abdominal discomfort abdominal discomfort Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
distended abdomen distended abdomen Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
defecation fewer than two times per defecation fewer than two times per Ms. Park presents with abdominal 0.5 out of 0.5
week week tenderness and discomfort, defecation
fewer than two times per week,
distended abdomen, generalized
fatigue, and a palpable abdominal
mass.
Self Assessment
Planning 5.5 out of 5
Short-Term Goal
Student Response Model Answer Explanation Points Earn
To induce a bowel movement that To induce a bowel movement that Relieving Ms. Park's constipation will 0.5 out of 0.5
relieves the patient's constipation, relieves the patient's constipation, have the quickest, most widespread
resulting in patient reporting relief and resulting in patient reporting relief and benefit on her acute health condition,
diminished pain, within an emergency diminished pain, within an emergency more so than other options that
department visit. department visit. promote long-term health but are not
an immediate priority.
Interventions
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