Author Question: What is the process of gathering and clustering data to draw inferences and propose a diagnosis? ... (Read 69 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

What is the process of gathering and clustering data to draw inferences and propose a diagnosis?

A) Critical thinking
B) Analytical reasoning
C) Diagnostic reasoning
D) Recollection

Question 2

Which of the following assessment findings would support the nursing diagnosis of acute pain? Select all that apply.

A) Patient had an abdominal hysterectomy 1 day ago.
B) Patient is crying in pain about 20 minutes before her pain medicine is due.
C) Patient has a history of osteoarthritis.
D) Patient had back surgery 2 years ago and expresses the need for ibuprofen on most days.
E) Patient is a heavy cigarette smoker.