Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between nursing diagnosis and medical diagnosis?
A) The nursing diagnosis confirms the medical diagnosis.
B) The nursing diagnosis duplicates the medical diagnosis.
C) There is no relationship between nursing and medical diagnoses.
D) The nursing diagnosis is based on patient response to the medical diagnosis.
D
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a. atrophic vaginitis c. uterine myomas b. cystocele d. uterine prolapse
The nurse in planning care for an older adult client takes into consideration the changes in kidney function, which are related to age. Those changes are (select all that apply):
1. thickening nephron membranes. 2. sclerosis of renal blood vessels. 3. decreasing glomerular filtrations. 4. decreasing ability to concentrate/dilute urine. 5. decreasing erythropoietin.
A patient says, "I am a Christian." The nurse understands that Christianity includes which groups? Select all that apply
a. Judaism b. Mormonism c. Buddhism d. Catholicism e. Greek Orthodox
Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care to address nutrition for a child who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? Select all that apply
1. Encourage three large meals each day. 2. Eliminate unpleasant odors from the environment during meals. 3. Weigh the child each day, using the same scale. 4. Assess skin turgor every 4 hours. 5. Include favorite foods in the meal plan.