The Student Nurse Asks, "How Does Knowing the Nursing Diagnosis

question 11

Multiple Choice

The student nurse asks, "How does knowing the nursing diagnosis assist the LPN/LVN?" The best response is based on understanding that

• A) a nursing diagnosis identifies the patient's problems.
• B) it permits the practical nurse to go beyond the scope of practice.
• C) this step makes the practical nurse equal to the medical doctor.
• D) knowledge of the nursing diagnosis ensures a cure for the patient.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

The optic nerve is a crucial part of the eye and visual system, transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.

Blind Spot

An area in the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells, making it insensitive to light.

Ganglion Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that play a critical role in the visual system by transmitting image information from the photoreceptors to the brain.

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision by converting light into electrical signals.