Student practical nurses are discussing the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA-I) taxonomy in post conference on the acute care clinical setting
The students are aware that the role of the LPN with nursing diagnosis formulation is what?
a.
To initiate and identify nursing diagnosis specific to patient
b.
To update changes in nursing diagnosis as needed
c.
To have an understanding of nursing diagnosis terminology
d.
To accurately document nursing diagnosis on patient plan of care
ANS: C
The registered nurse is responsible to initiate, identify, update, and document nursing diagnoses. The licensed practical nurse is responsible to have an understanding of nursing diagnosis terminology.
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