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LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The purpose and distinction of a concept map, which a nurse may use when implementing a plan of care, are for:

1. Multidisciplinary communication
2. Quality assurance in the health care facility
3. Provision of a standardized format for client problems
4. Identification of the relationship of client problems and interventions

Question 2

A client is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of knowledge deficient related to new diagnosis and treatment needs. The most appropriate outcome statement based upon the established criteria is the following:

1. Client will perform glucose measurements often.
2. Client will appear less anxious regarding diagnosis.
3. Urinary output will reach normal young adult levels.
4. Client will independently perform subcutaneous insulin injection by 8/31.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
A concept map is a diagram of client problems and interventions that shows their relationship to one another. Multidisciplinary communication is enhanced with the use of critical pathways, not concept maps. The use of a concept map promotes critical thinking and helps nurses to organize complex client data, process complex relationships, and achieve a holistic view of the client's sit-uation. The purpose is not quality assurance in the health care facility. Standardized or computer-ized care plans provide a standardized format for client problems, not the concept map. A con-cept map is highly individualized.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Client will independently perform subcutaneous insulin injection by 8/31. is the most appropri-ate outcome statement. It addresses the nursing diagnosis by identifying a singular outcome the client can realistically achieve, is observable, and provides a time frame. Client will perform glucose measurements often. does not specify a time frame. Client will appear less anxious re-garding diagnosis. is not an appropriate outcome statement. There is no specific behavior ob-servable for will appear. Urinary output will reach normal young adult levels. is not an ap-propriate outcome statement. It does not provide a standard against which to measure the client's response to nursing care, and therefore is not measurable. It is also not time-limited.