The Objective Description of a Word, on Which Most People

question 16

Multiple Choice

The objective description of a word, on which most people would agree, is known as a word's _____________________.

• A) connotation
• B) denotation
• C) definition
• D) dictionary entry

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Definitions:

Standardized Care Plans

Preprinted guides for giving nursing care of clients with common needs (e.g., a nursing diagnosis).

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes which provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions to achieve outcomes for which the nurse is accountable.

Nursing Interventions

Actions undertaken by nurses to benefit patients directly, ranging from medical treatment to emotional support.

Emergency Department

A specialized department in a hospital that provides immediate treatment to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.