A nurse ascertains that the client is showing signs and symptoms of dehydration due to nausea and vomiting. The nurse makes the client n.p.o. (nothing by mouth) and calls the physician. The nursing action of making the client n.p.o. is the result of:
A) general systems theory process.
B) general adaptation theory.
C) decision-making process.
D) information-processing theory.
Ans: C
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Making decisions about client care is the essence of nursing practice. Decision making is integral to every step of the nursing process. The systematic processing of nursing information is not characterized as information-processing theory, general systems theory, or general adaptation theory.
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