A nurse seeks to organize the data obtained from the client in a logical manner. The organization-al method that identifies relationships between factors and symptoms in the database is known as:

Question

1. Clustering data
2. Validating data
3. Peer reviewing
4. Problem statement

Answer 1

ANS: 1
Clustering data means the nurse organizes the information obtained into meaningful clusters. A cluster is a set of signs or symptoms grouped together in a logical order. When clustering data, the nurse identifies relationships between factors and symptoms. Validating data means to com-pare the data obtained with another source to ensure its accuracy. Peer review is the evaluation of the quality of the work effort of an individual by his or her peers. After validating data and clus-tering data, the nurse may formulate a problem statement, usually in the form of a nursing diag-nosis.