An Objective Observation Is One

question 44

Multiple Choice

An objective observation is one

• A)that can only be made by a mechanical recording device
• B)completely free from any personal bias on the part of the observer
• C)that can be verified by a second observer
• D)that cannot be questioned

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, providing the basis for selecting nursing interventions.

Diagnostic Reasoning

The process by which healthcare professionals analyze clinical evidence and patient information to identify diseases or conditions.

Client's Response

The reaction or feedback of a client to a treatment, intervention, or service provided by a healthcare or service provider.

Clinical Inference

The process by which healthcare professionals draw conclusions about the health status of a patient based on available data and clinical experience.