The nurse is developing a nursing diagnosis for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse recognizes the diagnosis describes an actual or potential problem that:
A)
the nurse can treat independently.
B)
the nurse can treat with a physician's order.
C)
requires physician's intervention.
D)
relates to the client's primary diagnosis.
A
Explanation:
A)
Nursing diagnoses reflect client problems that the nurse can treat independently. Application
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
B)
Nursing diagnoses reflect client problems that the nurse can treat independently. Application
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
C)
Nursing diagnoses reflect client problems that the nurse can treat independently. Application
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
D)
Nursing diagnoses reflect client problems that the nurse can treat independently. Application
Planning
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
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