Author Question: The purpose of the nursing diagnosis is to: 1. Describe disease and pathology. 2. Delegate ... (Read 56 times)

Bob-Dole · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The purpose of the nursing diagnosis is to:

1. Describe disease and pathology.
2. Delegate nursing interventions.
3. Design nursing activities.
4. Direct the formation of client goals and expected outcomes.

Question 2

The nurse receives a telephone order from the provider. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

1. Write the main points of the order on a piece of paper to be transcribed later.
2. Consult with another nurse before documenting if the order is confusing.
3. Write the medication order as 25.0 milligrams on the physician's order sheet.
4. Have the chart available in case the physician has questions.

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is the purpose of a medical diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: When taking a verbal order, the nurse write the order as the physician gives it to her on the chart, and then repeats the order back to the physician for verification. The nurse should have the chart available to answer the physician's questions as well. When writing medication orders, a whole number is never followed by a decimal point and zero, because the decimal point could be missed, and the client would receive 10 times the ordered dosage. If the order is confusing, the nurse should clarify the order before hanging up with the provider. Writing the order on a piece of paper, instead of directly into the medical record, risks losing the paper or improperly transcribing the order.