Author Question: Which of the following reasons would explain why a nurse would inappropriately cluster data? a. ... (Read 27 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following reasons would explain why a nurse would inappropriately cluster data?

a. The nurse relies on the NANDA-approved list of nursing diagnoses.
b. The nurse lacks sufficient theoretical and clinical expertise and knowledge.
c. The nurse uses a standardized assessment tool to collect data.
d. The nurse groups data cues that relate to each other.

Question 2

To avoid committing errors in the nursing diagnostic process, the nurse should:

a. limit the amount of assessment data.
b. assure that interpretation of data is based on nursing and not on the medical diagnoses.
c. consult with a physician to make sure they are interpreting data correctly.
d. compare the data collected with a medical diagnostic resource.