The nurse is analyzing data collected during a client assessment and wants to identify possible nursing diagnoses. 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 is formulating an actual nursing diagnosis for a client. Which of the following is an example of an actual nursing diagnosis?
a. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to inability to change positions
b. Potential for enhanced nutrition
c. Fluid volume deficit related to nausea and vomiting
d. Risk for infection related to indwelling urinary catheter
Nitrogen fluxes in Sycamore Creek, Arizona (data from Grimm 1988).
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
Pupil assessment; B, moving penlight directly in front of pupil.
Patient teaching: nail assessment
Nurse using a stethoscope
Histograms - Analysis and Data