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rmenurse

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Which of the following statements could be included in a definition of nursing diagnosis?
 
  a. directly derived from pathological changes
  b. directly derived from client responses
  c. highly dependent on diagnostic test results
  d. purpose is to remove or modify the cause of the disease

Question 2

A client has a new prescription for an antihistamine for severe allergies. The client's health assessment indicates that the client has a couple of drinks at lunch and after work each day. What action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Suggest the client attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
  b. Suggest that the client eat larger portions of food at mealtimes.
  c. Tell the client's spouse to monitor the client's response.
  d. Tell the client an adverse reaction to the new drug may occur if alcohol is not eliminated.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Nursing diagnosis, the second step of the nursing process, involves the analysis and synthesis of data gathered during the assessment phase to represent a clinical judgment about a client's responses to actual or potential health problems or life processes. A nursing diagnosis provides the basis for choosing nursing interventions to achieve desired client outcomes.

Answer to Question 2

D
Alcohol interacts with many drugs such as antihistamines, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and sleeping pills. Teaching should include the risk of adverse reaction if alcohol is taken in conjunction with the medications.



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