After completing assessments, a nurse uses the data collected to identify appropriate nursing diagnoses for a client. For what are the nursing diagnoses used?
A) Selecting nursing interventions to meet expected outcomes
B) Establishing a database of information for future comparison
C) Mutually establishing desired outcomes of the plan of care
D) Evaluating the effectiveness of the established plan of care
Ans: A
The nurse formulates, validates, and lists nursing diagnoses for each client. Nursing diagnoses provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions that will achieve valued client outcomes for which the nurse is responsible.
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