A nurse is analyzing the data collected from a client's medical interview. The client had complained of a prolonged cough that had lasted for one month, along with chest pain
The nurse reports the matter to the physician who concludes that the problem requires medical treatment. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding the client's condition? A) The client needs to put on a carbohydrate-restricted diet.
B) Additional information is needed before making a diagnosis.
C) The client's problems require a nursing diagnosis.
D) The client's problems require a medical diagnosis.
D
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The conclusion in this case is that the problem requires a medical diagnosis, which is why the nurse referred the matter to a physician. The nurse does not require more information to come to the conclusion that the problem requires medical diagnosis. The problem would have required a nursing diagnosis if it could be treated without consulting a physician. The nurse cannot put the client on a restrictive diet without consulting the physician when a client needs medical diagnosis.
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