Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

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The nursing diagnosis for a patient with a myocardial infarction is activity intolerance. The plan of care includes the patient outcome criterion of:

  1. Agreeing to discontinue smoking.

  2. Ambulating 50 feet without experiencing dyspnea.

  3. Experiencing no dyspnea on exertion.

  4. Tolerating activity well.

The correct answer is: Ambulating 50 feet without experiencing dyspnea.

For a patient with a myocardial infarction and a nursing diagnosis of activity intolerance, the patient outcome criterion of ambulating 50 feet without experiencing dyspnea is the most appropriate choice. This criterion reflects an improvement in the patient's activity tolerance and cardiovascular function, which are essential following a myocardial infarction. It is a specific and measurable goal that demonstrates the patient's ability to engage in physical activity without significant respiratory distress, indicating progress in their recovery. Options A, C, and D are not as specific or directly related to the patient's activity intolerance and cardiovascular status as option B.

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