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CharlieWard

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A possible nursing diagnosis indicates
 
  a. a situation in which a problem could arise unless preventive action is taken
  b. that a problem does not yet exist, but special risk factors are present
  c. the client's expression of a desire to attain a higher level of wellness in some area of function
  d. that a problem exists

Question 2

The nurse asks the patient if he knows what his normal blood pressure usually is. The nurse is assessing which of the following:
 
  a. the patient's memory
  b. the patient's cardiovascular status
  c. the patient's fluid balance status
  d. the patient's health maintenance behavior


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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A possible nursing diagnosis indicates a situation in which a problem could arise unless preventive action is taken. In addition, a possible diagnosis may state a hunch or intuition by the nurse that cannot be confirmed or eliminated until more data have been collected. A possible diagnosis is composed of the diagnostic label and related factors.

Answer to Question 2

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Laboratory data are important pieces of information in assessing health maintenance. Health maintenance behaviors may be measured with varieties of diagnostic tests and equipment.


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