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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 16 : Diagnosis/Problem Identification Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student identifies Fatigue as a health problem and nursing diagnosis for a patient receiving home care for treatment of metastatic cancer. What statement or question would be best to validate this patient problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the patient to confirm fatigue validates the diagnosis collaboratively with the patient.
Question 2 of 5
Of all the benefits of using nursing diagnoses, which one is probably the most important to nurses?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Improved communication among nurses is a key benefit, as nursing diagnoses provide a standardized language for care.
Question 3 of 5
In addition to identifying responses to actual or potential health problems, what is another purpose of the diagnosing step in the nursing process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying etiologies of health problems is a key purpose of the diagnosing step, as it helps determine the underlying causes of a patient's health issues, guiding appropriate interventions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following patient care concerns is clearly a nursing responsibility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring health status changes is a core nursing responsibility, as it involves assessing and tracking patient conditions, unlike prescribing medications or performing surgeries, which are medical responsibilities.
Question 5 of 5
After completing assessments, a nurse uses the data collected to identify appropriate nursing diagnoses for a patient. What are the nursing diagnoses used for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses guide the selection of interventions to achieve expected outcomes, as they provide a framework for addressing patient needs.