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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:
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Match the following components of nursing diagnosis with their functions:
Match the following components of nursing diagnosis with their functions:
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Match the nursing diagnosis types with their definitions:
Match the nursing diagnosis types with their definitions:
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Match the nursing diagnosis examples with their categories:
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Match the definitions of medical diagnosis with examples:
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Match the elements of a problem-focused nursing diagnosis:
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Match the nursing diagnosis labels with their meanings:
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Study Notes
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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Description
This quiz explores the definitions, characteristics, and purposes of nursing diagnoses. Discover how nursing diagnoses help guide care plans and establish priorities for patient interventions. It emphasizes the critical role of nurses in addressing health issues.
