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