A Nurse Is Developing Nursing Diagnoses for a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is developing nursing diagnoses for a patient. Beginning with the first step, place in order the steps the nurse will use.
1) Observes the patient having dyspnea (shortness of breath) and a diagnosis of asthma
2) Writes a diagnostic label of impaired gas exchange
3) Organizes data into meaningful clusters
4) Interprets information from patient
5) Writes an etiology

• A) 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
• B) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
• C) 1, 4, 3, 5, 2
• D) 1, 4, 3, 2, 5

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Definitions:

Constipation

A common digestive disorder where an individual experiences difficulty in passing stool or does so infrequently.

Dysphagia

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, involving logical reasoning and questioning.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through direct participation in events or activities.