Author Question: The nurse is identifying nursing diagnoses for a patient's care. In which order should the nurse ... (Read 55 times)

anshika · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is identifying nursing diagnoses for a patient's care. In which order should the nurse complete this process?

Choice 1. Draw conclusions about the present health status.
Choice 2. Determine etiologies and categorize problems.
Choice 3. Cluster cues and identify data gaps.
Choice 4. Verify the problem or diagnoses.
Choice 5. Identify significant cues.

Question 2

The nurse would like to do a research project that focuses on vending machine choices that patients prefer. What should the nurse question before proceeding with this research study?

1. Is the research valid?
2. Will this promote patient independence?
3. Is this a project that would add value to the hospital experience?
4. Does this research contribute to patient care?

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 5, 3, 1, 2, 4

: When identifying nursing diagnoses, the nurse should interpret the data, identify significant cues, cluster cues and identify data gaps, draw conclusions about the present health status, determine etiologies and categorize problems, and verify the problem or diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

To be relevant, nursing research must have a goal to improve the care that nurses provide patients. This means that all nurses must consider the researcher role to be integral to nursing practice. Research that does not improve patient care is not appropriate.