Nursing Diagnoses and Care Planning

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What does the etiology component of a nursing diagnosis identify?

Risk factors (correct)

Diagnostic labels

Signs and symptoms

Medical treatment options

Which of the following is true about defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses?

They are always subjective signs

They are the client's signs and symptoms (correct)

They indicate the presence of a particular diagnostic label

They are only present in risk nursing diagnoses

In a risk nursing diagnosis, what forms the etiology?

Defining characteristics

Symptoms

Risk factors (correct)

Medical history

How do defining characteristics differ between actual and risk nursing diagnoses?

They are subjective in actual diagnoses and objective in risk diagnoses Signup and view all the answers

What do defining characteristics indicate in a nursing diagnosis?

The presence of a particular diagnostic label Signup and view all the answers

How do risk nursing diagnoses differ from actual nursing diagnoses?

Risk nursing diagnoses focus on potential health problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST description of a nursing diagnosis?

A statement of nursing judgment describing a client's human response to an illness or health problem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST example of a risk nursing diagnosis?

Risk for Infection related to presence of intravenous line Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST way to differentiate a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?

Nursing diagnoses focus on the client's human responses, while medical diagnoses focus on the uniform pathophysiological responses across clients Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario, how do the nursing diagnoses for Ms. Maria L. and Ms. Karen B. differ, despite their similar medical diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis?

Ms. Maria L.'s nursing diagnoses would focus on her acceptance of the condition, while Ms. Karen B.'s nursing diagnoses would focus on her fear and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the BEST explanation for why nursing diagnoses and medical diagnoses can differ for clients with the same medical condition?

Nursing diagnoses describe the client's human responses to an illness or health problem, while medical diagnoses describe the specific disease process Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario, what is the BEST explanation for why Ms. Maria L. and Ms. Karen B. have different nursing diagnoses, despite their similar medical diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis?

Ms. Maria L. and Ms. Karen B. have different psychological responses to their rheumatoid arthritis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the nursing diagnosis phase in the nursing process?

To critically analyze the assessment data and identify the patient's unique nursing concerns Signup and view all the answers

How do nursing diagnoses differ from medical diagnoses?

Nursing diagnoses focus on the patient's response to health problems, while medical diagnoses focus on the pathophysiology of the disease Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario presented, what nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for the patient, Sarah R, who has been diagnosed with cancer but is failing to maintain follow-up care?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a risk nursing diagnosis?

Noncompliance with medication regimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing diagnosis phase in the nursing process?

To critically analyze the assessment data and identify the patient's unique nursing concerns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a nursing diagnosis, as defined in the text?

A clinical judgment about the patient's response to actual or potential health problems or life processes Signup and view all the answers

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