The nurse has written nursing diagnoses for a client's care. Which of the following is a correctly stated nursing diagnosis?
a. Impaired bowel elimination related to long-term laxative use
b. Infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus
c. Ineffective airway clearance related to pneumonia
d. Impaired skin integrity related to nurse aide not turning client
Question 2
The nurse is planning nursing diagnoses for a client. Which statement is true regarding nursing diagnoses?
a. Nursing diagnoses are very similar to medical diagnoses.
b. A nursing diagnosis identifies a specific disease or condition.
c. A nursing diagnosis focuses on the client's responses to health problems.
d. Nursing diagnoses are used as a mechanism for direct financial reimbursement.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Nursing history for skin assessment
Health Care Costs for the Elderly and Disabled
Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Client positioned and draped
The client is positioned for the examination