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
(A) The nine regions of the abdominopelvic cavity. (B) The four regions of the abdomen, which are re
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Nursing history for neck assessment
Patient teaching: heart assessment
Nursing history for vascular assessment
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.