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Mr.Thesaxman

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Nursing diagnoses are different from medical diagnoses and collaborative problems in areas that include:
 
  1. Mental status of the client
  2. Chronic nature of the illness
  3. Nursing care focus
  4. Prognosis

Question 2

The nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity related to poor hygienic practice, secondary to current living conditions. Which of the following data would support this diagnosis?
 
  1. Skin is dry, cracked
  2. One large with several smaller open, ulcerated areas on right leg
  3. Client does not drive
  4. Client states that does not use alcohol or drugs
  5. Clothes are soiled
  6. Client has obvious body odor



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not considered so is not an area of difference.
Rationale 2: This is not considered so is not an area of difference.
Rationale 3: Nursing focus is an area that differs.
Rationale 4: This is not considered so is not an area of difference.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5,6
Rationale 1: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's skin.
Rationale 2: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's skin.
Rationale 3: The fact that the client does not drive does not play a part in this client's skin condition.
Rationale 4: The fact that the client does not use alcohol or drugs does not play a part in this client's skin condition.
Rationale 5: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's clothes.
Rationale 6: Data that support this problem are clustered around the condition of the client's general appearance.



Mr.Thesaxman

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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