24 Questions
What is the primary purpose of diagnosing in the nursing process?
To interpret assessment data and identify client strengths and problems
Who initiated the formal identification and development of nursing diagnoses in 1973?
Kristine Gebbie and Mary Ann Lavin
Who is responsible for making nursing diagnoses?
Professional nurses (registered nurses)
What is an actual nursing diagnosis based on?
Presence of associated signs and symptoms
Which of the following is NOT included in the domain of nursing diagnosis?
Emotional well-being
When should a nursing diagnosis be made?
After thorough, systematic data collection
What do defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses refer to?
Cluster of signs and symptoms indicating a diagnostic label
Why is differentiating among possible causes in nursing diagnosis important?
To individualize the client's care
In the context of nursing diagnosis, what does 'ineffective' imply?
Not producing the desired effect
What is the purpose of using qualifiers in diagnostic statements?
To add meaning and clarify the diagnostic statement
Which component of a nursing diagnosis identifies probable causes of a health problem?
Etiology
What distinguishes defining characteristics in actual nursing diagnoses from risk nursing diagnoses?
Presence of subjective and objective signs and symptoms
What is the main focus of a risk nursing diagnosis?
Predicting future health problems based on risk factors
How are health promotion diagnoses different from risk nursing diagnoses?
Health promotion diagnoses involve readiness to improve health behaviors.
What is the purpose of the problem statement in a nursing diagnosis?
To describe the client's health problem or response
Which type of diagnosis is assigned to describe a cluster of nursing diagnoses with similar interventions?
Syndrome diagnosis
In a nursing diagnosis, what does 'etiology' refer to?
The cause or contributing factors of the health problem
Which part of a nursing diagnosis helps in setting client goals and desired outcomes?
Problem statement
What is a basic two-part nursing diagnosis statement composed of?
Problem and Etiology
How is a risk diagnosis typically written?
In a two-part statement
Which type of nursing diagnosis includes Problem, Etiology, and Signs and Symptoms?
Basic three-part statement
What does the 'P' stand for in the PES format of a nursing diagnosis?
Problem
Which type of diagnosis consists of a label only?
- Health Promotion Diagnosis
How are actual nursing diagnoses documented?
In the PES format
Explore the Diagnosing phase, the second step of the nursing process, in this lecture by Dr. Ibrahim Rawhi Ayasreh RN, MSN. Learn how nurses utilize critical thinking to interpret assessment data and identify client strengths and problems. Delve into the history of nursing diagnoses development since 1973.
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