A nurse develops a nursing diagnosis for a patient. What is the rationale for the nurse's actions?
a. It allows a nurse to compete with physicians or health care providers.
b. It allows a nurse to develop an individualized plan of care.
c. It allows a nurse to treat nursing problems and medical problems.
d. It allows a nurse to manage patient care for the entire health team.
B
The diagnostic process results in the formation of a total diagnostic statement that allows a nurse to develop an appropriate, patient-centered plan of care. A nursing diagnosis provides direction for nursing, not for medical problems or for the entire health team. It is not used to compete with physicians or health care providers.
You might also like to view...
The nursing student knows that examples of important nonverbal communication include (Select all that apply.)
a. eye contact. b. facial expressions. c. hand and arm gestures. d. touch. e. use of personal space.
The nurse is working in a urology clinic and is providing care for a client with urinary stress incontinence. The nurse has chosen the diagnosis of Stress Urinary Incontinence related to sphincter incompetence
Which is the desired outcome for a client with this diagnosis? A) The client will stop the flow of urine when voiding. B) The client will improve her incontinence within 1 month. C) The client will empty her bladder every time she voids. D) The client will perform 4-5 squeezes (Kegel exercises) for 10-15 seconds.
The upper uterus is the best place for the fertilized ovum to implant because the:
a. maternal blood flow is lower. b. placenta attaches most firmly. c. uterine endometrium is softer. d. developing baby is best nourished.
Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require:
1. Doubling of inhaled corticosteroid dose 2. Systemic corticosteroid burst 3. Continuous inhaled beta-2-agonists 4. Leukotriene therapy