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 nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
Components of critical thinking in nursing
Health care - patient-centered
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a sitting position