Which of the following responses best reflects an understanding of the purpose of the "related to" phrase attached to the diagnostic label deficient knowledge regarding postoperative routines?
1. "To focus on the cause of the client's needs"
2. "To identify the etiology of the client's diagnosis"
3. "To provide for individualization of the nursing interventions"
4. "To communicate the client's deficits to the nursing staff"
ANS: 3
The inclusion of the "related to" phrase requires you to use critical thinking skills to individualize the nursing diagnosis and then select personalized nursing interventions. Although the other op-tions are not incorrect, they do not reflect the best understanding of the purpose of the phrase, "To provide for individualization of the nursing interventions" is the correct answer.
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