18 Questions
Which type of nursing diagnosis refers to a client problem that is present at the time of the nursing assessment and is associated with signs and symptoms?
Actual Diagnosis
What is the purpose of the diagnostic label in a nursing diagnosis?
To direct the formation of client goals and desired outcomes
Which type of nursing diagnosis describes a cluster of nursing diagnoses that have similar interventions?
Syndrome Diagnosis
What does a Risk Nursing Diagnosis indicate?
A problem is likely to develop unless there is an intervention
In a nursing diagnosis, what does 'etiology' refer to?
Underlying cause or contributing factors
Which component of a nursing diagnosis describes the client's health problem or response for which nursing therapy is given?
Diagnostic Label
What component of the nursing diagnosis identifies one or more probable causes of health problems?
Etiology
Which of the following does NOT have the presence of subjective and objective signs?
Risk nursing diagnosis
What does a nursing diagnosis refer to?
Clients' responses to illness
Which component of the nursing diagnosis provides a direction for the required nursing therapy?
Etiology
How do defining characteristics contribute to a nursing diagnosis?
Indicate the presence of a diagnostic label
What differentiates a nursing diagnosis from medical and collaborative problems?
Treatment approach
What should nurses consider when making nursing diagnostic statements?
Accuracy, conciseness, descriptiveness, and specificity
How can nurses minimize diagnostic errors in nursing diagnosis?
By verifying data, building a knowledge base, acquiring clinical experience, and improving critical thinking skills
What is the recommended way to base a diagnosis according to the text?
On behavior over time rather than on an isolated incident
What should nurses do to validate data in nursing diagnosis?
Compare client's signs and symptoms to the NANDA defining characteristics
How can nurses improve their diagnostic accuracy?
By acquiring clinical experience and building a good knowledge base
What is a key component that contributes to minimizing nursing diagnostic errors?
Acquiring a working knowledge of what is normal
Study Notes
Status of Nursing Diagnosis
- Refers to the actuality or potentiality of the problem/syndrome
- Can be actual, health promotion, risk, or syndrome diagnosis
Types of Nursing Diagnoses
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Actual Diagnosis: a client problem that is present at the time of the nursing assessment, associated with signs and symptoms
- Example: Ineffective breathing pattern and anxiety
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Health Promotion Diagnosis: relates to the client's preparedness to implement behaviors to improve their health condition
- Example: Readiness for enhanced nutrition
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Risk Nursing Diagnosis: a clinical judgment that the problem does not exist, but the presence of risk factors indicates that a problem is likely to develop unless there is an intervention
- Example: Risk for infection
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Syndrome Diagnosis: a clinical judgment that describes a cluster of nursing diagnoses that have similar interventions
- Currently, seven syndrome diagnoses are on the NANDA International list
Components of NANDA Nursing Diagnosis
- Problem and Definition: describes the client's health problem or response for which nursing therapy is given
- Etiology: identifies one or more probable causes of the health problem, gives direction to the required nursing therapy, and enables individualized client care
- Defining Characteristics: a cluster of signs and symptoms that indicates the presence of a particular diagnostic label
Importance of Accurate Nursing Diagnosis
- Essential to avoid diagnostic errors
- Requires critical thinking skills, verifying data, building a good knowledge base, and clinical experience
- Nurses must validate data with the client and compare signs and symptoms to NANDA defining characteristics
Learn about the different types of nursing diagnoses, including Actual Diagnosis, Health Promotion Diagnosis, and Risk Nursing Diagnosis. Understand how each type relates to the client's current health status and potential for improvement.
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