18 Questions
What is the first step in delivering nursing care according to the text?
Assessing
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with the Nursing Process as mentioned in the text?
Medication administration focus
What types of data are included in the assessment phase of the Nursing Process according to the text?
Psychological, sociocultural, and lifestyle factors along with physiological data
Which aspect is NOT a characteristic of the Nursing Process based on the text?
Technology-driven care
What is the main goal of assessing in the Nursing Process?
To establish a client database
Which principle guides the nursing care process according to Ida Jean Orlando?
Client-centered approaches to treatment
What is the purpose of establishing a database about the client's response to health concerns or illness?
To ensure nurses have access to pertinent information for care planning
What does diagnosing in nursing involve?
Reflecting the nurse's clinical judgment about the client's health needs
What is the purpose of planning in nursing interventions?
To set measurable and achievable goals based on assessment and diagnosis
Why is it important to avoid making assumptions in nursing care?
To prevent misunderstanding situations
Which element is NOT included in the planning of nursing interventions?
Ignoring diagnosis when setting goals
When implementing nursing interventions, what should a nurse prioritize?
Resolving conflicts through counseling
What is the purpose of clustering data in nursing assessment?
To enhance the ability to get a clear picture of the client's health status
Which of the following is considered a subjective piece of data in nursing assessment?
Symptom: 'I have a headache'
What is the primary source of data in nursing assessment?
Information from the client or family
Which nursing model helps in identifying nursing diagnoses and problems by clustering data?
NANDA's human response patterns
What is the purpose of validating data in nursing assessment?
To double-check and verify data for accuracy and completeness
In nursing assessment, what does 'double-checking' or 'verifying data' primarily aim to do?
To confirm that data is accurate and complete
Learn about the importance of critical thinking in nursing, which helps in avoiding assumptions, missing information, and errors in problem identification. Explore the process of diagnosing a patient's health concerns based on clinical judgment.
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