The Patient Shows the Necessary Defining Characteristics,and the Nurse Diagnoses

question 22

Multiple Choice

The patient shows the necessary defining characteristics,and the nurse diagnoses Decisional Conflict related to unclear personal values and beliefs.Which essential action should the nurse take to help ensure the accuracy of this diagnosis?

• A) Ask a more experienced nurse to confirm it.
• B) Have a social worker interview the patient.
• C) Ask the patient to confirm the diagnosis.
• D) Read about Decisional Conflict in the NANDA-I handbook.

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Definitions:

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