A Diagnostic Statement

question 3

Multiple Choice

A diagnostic statement:

• A) needs to be descriptive and specific.
• B) does not need to be validated with the client.
• C) must be accurate, concise, descriptive and specific.
• D) does not need to be checked against the NANDA-I criteria.

Analyze and interpret relevant laboratory values related to medication therapy in bipolar disorder.

Utilize communication strategies that reduce power struggles and promote therapeutic interactions with patients who have bipolar disorder.

Assess and prioritize nursing diagnoses for patients with bipolar disorder.

Develop and execute patient education plans for those taking medications such as lithium.

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Definitions:

Independence

The state of being self-sufficient and not influenced or controlled by others, often applied to countries, individuals, or organizations.

Durability

Refers to the ability of a product or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

EDWs

Enterprise Data Warehouses, centralized repositories that consolidate data from multiple sources within an organization to support decision-making.

Ad Hoc Questions

Queries that arise spontaneously or are created on the fly, without being planned in advance, often requiring immediate or custom responses.