When a Nursing Diagnosis Statement Is Written,who or What Directs

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a nursing diagnosis statement is written,who or what directs the nurse to identify appropriate nursing interventions?

• A) Other nurses on staff who have experience with the diagnoses
• B) The patient and family who have an interest in the outcome
• C) The etiologies of the problems identified in the nursing diagnoses
• D) The medical staff who have more expertise than the nurses

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Definitions:

Bad Debts Expense

An expense recognized when it is probable that receivables will not be collected and is considered a cost of doing business on credit.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that represents estimated uncollectible amounts from customers, reducing the gross receivables to their net realizable value.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost recognized when a company determines that a customer's loan or receivable account is uncollectible.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and adjust accounts receivable for amounts that are unlikely to be collected.