A nurse is teaching nursing students about the nursing process. Which of the following is a true statement regarding a nursing diagnosis?

A) It is synonymous with a medical diagnosis.
B) It is considered the first step in the nursing process.
C) It only incorporates actual client problems.
D) It is the identification of a client problem based on conclusion from collected data.


D

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A) Dermatologic reaction B) Blood dyscrasia C) Electrolyte imbalance D) Superinfection

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Which medication would have the greatest risk to a fetus if given to a pregnant client?

1. Warfarin (Coumadin) 2. Ranitidine (Zantac) 3. Estrogen with progesterone (Ortho Novum) 4. Potassium chloride (K-Lor)

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The nurse is using the Health Belief Model to conduct a weight loss class for a group of patients. Which should the nurse recognize as mediating factors of the model?

A. The client's cost of the classes. B. The number of the patients who will be taking the class. C. Susceptibility of development of complications from being overweight. D. The amount of time commitment for the class. E. Perceived severity of an illness that results from being overweight.

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During phagocytosis, what is occurring during the step referred to as opsonization?

a. Phagocytes recognize and adhere to the bacteria. b. Microorganisms are ingested. c. Microorganisms are killed and digested. d. An intracellular phagocytic vacuole is formed

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