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lak

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What action must the nurse always take to confirm the diagnosis before final decisions are made?
 
  A. Ensuring it is an official diagnosis in the Omaha diagnosis system
  B. Checking to see if it is a reimbursable diagnosis
  C. Confirming that the diagnosis falls within the agency's guidelines
  D. Validating the diagnosis/conclusion with the community or client

Question 2

After finalizing the nursing diagnoses, the nurse must choose the problem to address first. What is the most effective way of determining the top priority?
 
  A. Ensuring it is reimbursable by third-party payers
  B. Based on the degree of community concern about the problem
  C. Comparing it with the agency's mission statement
  D. Discussing conclusions with another community/public health nurse



fraziera112

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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