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Match the following definitions with their corresponding descriptions related to nursing diagnosis:
Match the following definitions with their corresponding descriptions related to nursing diagnosis:
Nursing Diagnosis = A clinical judgment about experiences/responses to health problems Not a Nursing Diagnosis = Merely a label that explains what you see in a patient Purposes of Nursing Diagnosis = Helps identify nursing priorities for intervention Evaluation of Nursing Care = Determines if nursing care was beneficial and cost-effective
Match the following nursing diagnosis components with their correct descriptions:
Match the following nursing diagnosis components with their correct descriptions:
Actual Problems = Patient's current health issues resolvable by nursing actions Potential Problems = Health risks that can be prevented through nursing interventions Nursing Interventions = Actions selected to achieve specific outcomes for the patient Common Language = Facilitates communication among healthcare professionals
Match the following incorrect statements about nursing diagnosis with the correct analysis:
Match the following incorrect statements about nursing diagnosis with the correct analysis:
Not Diagnostic Studies = They are not assessments conducted by nurses Not Medical Treatments = They do not consist of physician-prescribed therapies Not Symptoms of Care = They are not problems arising from nurse's own experiences Not Renaming Medical Conditions = They do not simply rephrase medical diagnoses
Match the following nursing diagnosis benefits with their respective purposes:
Match the following nursing diagnosis benefits with their respective purposes:
Match the following components of nursing diagnosis with their functions:
Match the following components of nursing diagnosis with their functions:
Match the nursing diagnosis types with their definitions:
Match the nursing diagnosis types with their definitions:
Match the nursing diagnosis examples with their categories:
Match the nursing diagnosis examples with their categories:
Match the definitions of medical diagnosis with examples:
Match the definitions of medical diagnosis with examples:
Match the elements of a problem-focused nursing diagnosis:
Match the elements of a problem-focused nursing diagnosis:
Match the nursing diagnosis labels with their meanings:
Match the nursing diagnosis labels with their meanings:
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Nursing Diagnosis Definitions
- A nursing diagnosis (NDx) is a clinical judgment addressing health problems or potential issues that nurses are qualified to treat.
- Highlights the human response to health conditions/life processes, applicable to individuals, families, groups, or communities.
- Distinct from medical diagnoses, nursing diagnoses are not labels, explanations of medical conditions, or related to nurse’s personal challenges in care.
Characteristics of Nursing Diagnoses
- Identify actual/potential health issues that can be addressed through independent nursing actions.
- Designed to guide care plan development based on specific patient problems.
Purposes of Nursing Diagnoses
- Establish nursing priorities to guide interventions aligned with identified health issues.
- Aid in formulating expected outcomes for quality assurance relevant to third-party payers.
- Determine client or group responses to health status and the resources available for problem resolution.
- Foster communication among nursing professionals and the healthcare team.
- Serve as evaluation benchmarks for the effectiveness and cost of nursing care.
- Enhance nursing students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Differences Between Medical and Nursing Diagnoses
- Medical diagnoses focus on diseases and conditions diagnosed by physicians, who also prescribe treatments.
- Nursing diagnoses encompass the clients' emotional and physical responses, labeled under NANDA-I (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association).
- Examples of medical diagnoses include chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus and Tuberculosis, which are distinct from nursing diagnoses like anxiety or acute pain.
Types of Nursing Diagnoses
- Four types according to NANDA:
- Actual (Problem-Focused): Recognizes current client problems with associated symptoms (e.g., anxiety).
- Risk: Identifies individuals at risk of developing health issues based on risk factors (e.g., risk for falls).
- Health Promotion: Reflects desire or motivation for increased well-being (e.g., readiness for enhanced family coping).
- Syndrome: A cluster of related nursing diagnoses expected to present due to a specific situation (e.g., chronic pain syndrome).
Possible Nursing Diagnosis
- Represents a suspected health issue needing further confirmation, not classified under the main nursing diagnosis categories (e.g., possible chronic low self-esteem).
Components of a Nursing Diagnosis
- Typically includes three components:
- Problem Statement: Defines the health issue concisely.
- Etiology: Identifies the cause of the problem.
- Defining Characteristics: Observations and indicators of the health issue.
Problem Statement Examples
- Diagnostic labels outline the client's health issues:
- Acute Confusion: Sudden disturbances in attention and cognition.
- Anxiety: Vague feeling of discomfort accompanied by a physiological response.
- Impaired Skin Integrity: Damage to skin or mucous membranes.
Common Nursing Diagnoses
- Impaired Gas Exchange: Abnormal oxygenation levels at the alveolar-capillary level.
- Ineffective Breathing Pattern: Insufficient ventilation during breathing.
- Disturbed Body Image: Confusion about one’s physical self.
- Chronic Pain: Long-lasting discomfort tied to potential or existing tissue damage.
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