Which of the following is the best approach to validate a clinical inference?
a. Have another nurse evaluate it
b. Have the physician evaluate it
c. Have sufficient supportive data
d. Have the client's family confirm it
C
All clinical inferences should be well supported by data. The more reliable the data are that you gather, the more certain you can be that your inference is accurate. Because inferences are nursing diagnoses, it would be inappropriate to have a physician evaluate them. Although another experienced nurse could evaluate the inference, it still needs to be supported by sound and sufficient data. Even clients can validate clinical inferences in some situations; however, adequate supporting data are still needed. Keep in mind that the client's data might or might not be sufficient to "prove" the inference.
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