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swpotter12

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on: Jul 23, 2018
After assessing a client, the nurse formulates several nursing diagnoses. Which of the following would the nurse identify as an actual nursing diagnosis?
 
  A) Impaired urinary elimination
  B) Readiness for enhanced sleep
  C) Risk for infection
  D) Possible impaired adjustment

Question 2

What is the nurse accountable for, according to the state nurse practice act?
 
  A) Continuing education
  B) Nursing diagnoses
  C) Prescribing medications
  D) Mentoring other nurses


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mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Impaired urinary elimination is an actual nursing diagnosis because it describes a human response to a health problem that is being manifested. Readiness for enhanced sleep is a wellness diagnosis. Risk for infection is a risk diagnosis, and possible impaired adjustment is a possible nursing diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
State nurse practice acts have included diagnosis as part of the domain of nursing practice for which nurses are held accountable.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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