Author Question: The second component of a two-part nursing diagnosis is/are the a. problem statement c. defining ... (Read 93 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The second component of a two-part nursing diagnosis is/are the

a. problem statement c. defining characteris-tics
b. etiology d. signs and symptoms

Question 2

The client receives multiple drugs for treatment of tuberculosis. The nurse teaches the client the rationale for multiple drug treatment and evaluates learning as effective when the client makes which statement?

1. Treatment for tuberculosis is complex, and multiple drugs must be continued for as long as I am contagious..
2. Multiple drugs are necessary because the bacteria are likely to develop resistance to just one drug..
3. Multiple drug treatment is necessary for me to be able to develop immunity to tuberculosis..
4. Current research indicates that the most effective way to treat tuberculosis is with multiple drugs..

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The first component of a two-part nursing diagnosis statement is the problem statement. The second component is the etiology or the related cause or contributor to the problem. Defining characteristics are part of a three-part nursing diagnosis statement. Signs and symptoms are not included in a nursing diagnosis statement.

Answer to Question 2

2. Multiple drugs are necessary because the bacteria are likely to develop resistance to just one drug..

Rationale:
Tuberculosis bacilli are likely to develop resistance to one drug, so multiple drugs must be used. Treatment must be continued long after the client is no longer contagious. Clients cannot develop immunity to bacterial infections. Current research does support multiple drug treatment, but this does not explain the rationale for this to the client.