One Purpose of Using Standard Formal Nursing Diagnoses in Practice

question 15

Multiple Choice

One purpose of using standard formal nursing diagnoses in practice is to

• A) Form a language that can be encoded only by nurses.
• B) Distinguish the nurse's role from the physician's role.
• C) Allow for the communication of patient needs to assistive personnel.
• D) Help nurses focus on the scope of medical practice.

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Definitions:

Neglectful

Failing to care for or give proper attention to someone or something, often resulting in harm or lack of development.

Indulgent

Characterized by yielding to one's desires or whims easily, often excessively or beyond what is considered healthy or appropriate.

Indulgent

Characterized by being overly generous or lenient, often to the point of enabling negative behaviors.

Competent Parent

A caregiver who possesses the skills, understanding, and approach necessary to provide for a child's physical, emotional, and social development effectively.