What part of the nursing diagnosis statement suggests the nursing interventions to be included in the plan of care?
A) Problem statement
B) Defining characteristics
C) Etiology of the problem
D) Outcomes criteria
Ans: C
In contrast to the client goals, which are suggested by the problem statement of the diagnosis, it is the cause of the problem (etiology) that suggests the nursing interventions. Effective nurses select nursing interventions that specifically address factors that cause, or contribute to, the client's problem.
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