When Applying the Nursing Process to Patients, the Nurse Knows

question 15

Multiple Choice

When applying the nursing process to patients, the nurse knows that the goal of data analysis is:

• A) to decide when new assessments should occur.
• B) to ensure that enough data have been collected.
• C) the creation of appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• D) to discovery disparities in the collected data.

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Definitions:

Graphic Rating

A method used in assessments where subjects are rated along a continuum or scale to visually depict their performance, attitudes, or feelings.

Checklist

A list of items or tasks that are checked off as they are completed or noted; often used for systematic verification or assessment.

Organizational Psychology

A field of psychology that studies human behavior in workplace settings and applies psychological theories and principles to organizations.

Personnel Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the workplace, dealing with issues such as hiring, assessment, and motivation of employees.