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What is the primary purpose of diagnosing in the nursing process?
What is the primary purpose of diagnosing in the nursing process?
- To administer medications to the patient
- To collect patient's vitals
- To perform surgical procedures on the patient
- To interpret assessment data and identify client strengths and problems (correct)
Who initiated the formal identification and development of nursing diagnoses in 1973?
Who initiated the formal identification and development of nursing diagnoses in 1973?
- Dorothea Dix
- Florence Nightingale
- Kristine Gebbie and Mary Ann Lavin (correct)
- Clara Barton
Who is responsible for making nursing diagnoses?
Who is responsible for making nursing diagnoses?
- Professional nurses (registered nurses) (correct)
- Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
- Nursing assistants
- Physicians
What is an actual nursing diagnosis based on?
What is an actual nursing diagnosis based on?
Which of the following is NOT included in the domain of nursing diagnosis?
Which of the following is NOT included in the domain of nursing diagnosis?
When should a nursing diagnosis be made?
When should a nursing diagnosis be made?
What do defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses refer to?
What do defining characteristics in nursing diagnoses refer to?
Why is differentiating among possible causes in nursing diagnosis important?
Why is differentiating among possible causes in nursing diagnosis important?
In the context of nursing diagnosis, what does 'ineffective' imply?
In the context of nursing diagnosis, what does 'ineffective' imply?
What is the purpose of using qualifiers in diagnostic statements?
What is the purpose of using qualifiers in diagnostic statements?
Which component of a nursing diagnosis identifies probable causes of a health problem?
Which component of a nursing diagnosis identifies probable causes of a health problem?
What distinguishes defining characteristics in actual nursing diagnoses from risk nursing diagnoses?
What distinguishes defining characteristics in actual nursing diagnoses from risk nursing diagnoses?
What is the main focus of a risk nursing diagnosis?
What is the main focus of a risk nursing diagnosis?
How are health promotion diagnoses different from risk nursing diagnoses?
How are health promotion diagnoses different from risk nursing diagnoses?
What is the purpose of the problem statement in a nursing diagnosis?
What is the purpose of the problem statement in a nursing diagnosis?
Which type of diagnosis is assigned to describe a cluster of nursing diagnoses with similar interventions?
Which type of diagnosis is assigned to describe a cluster of nursing diagnoses with similar interventions?
In a nursing diagnosis, what does 'etiology' refer to?
In a nursing diagnosis, what does 'etiology' refer to?
Which part of a nursing diagnosis helps in setting client goals and desired outcomes?
Which part of a nursing diagnosis helps in setting client goals and desired outcomes?
What is a basic two-part nursing diagnosis statement composed of?
What is a basic two-part nursing diagnosis statement composed of?
How is a risk diagnosis typically written?
How is a risk diagnosis typically written?
Which type of nursing diagnosis includes Problem, Etiology, and Signs and Symptoms?
Which type of nursing diagnosis includes Problem, Etiology, and Signs and Symptoms?
What does the 'P' stand for in the PES format of a nursing diagnosis?
What does the 'P' stand for in the PES format of a nursing diagnosis?
Which type of diagnosis consists of a label only?
Which type of diagnosis consists of a label only?
How are actual nursing diagnoses documented?
How are actual nursing diagnoses documented?