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swpotter12 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What part of the nursing diagnosis statement suggests the nursing interventions to be included in the plan of care?

A) Problem statement
B) Defining characteristics
C) Etiology of the problem
D) Outcomes criteria

Question 2

A nurse has developed a plan of care with nursing interventions designed to meet specific client outcomes. The outcomes are not met by the time specified in the plan. What should the nurse do now in terms of evaluation?

A) Continue to follow the written plan of care.
B) Make recommendations for revising the plan of care.
C) Ask another health care professional to design a plan of care.
D) State goal will be met at a later date.

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

In contrast to the client goals, which are suggested by the problem statement of the diagnosis, it is the cause of the problem (etiology) that suggests the nursing interventions. Effective nurses select nursing interventions that specifically address factors that cause, or contribute to, the client's problem.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

Client outcomes are meaningless unless the nurse evaluates the client's progress toward their achievement. If the plan is not achieved (not met), recommendations for revising the plan of care are included in the evaluative statement.