The Nurse Recognizes That Which One of the Following Statements

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that which one of the following statements is true with regard to the formulation of nursing diagnoses?

• A) The diagnosis should identify a "cause and effect" relationship.
• B) The diagnosis must remain constant during the client's hospitalization.
• C) The etiology of the diagnosis must be within the scope of the health care team's practice.
• D) The diagnosis should include the problem and the related contributing conditions.

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Definitions:

Private Health Information

Any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual.

Setting And Timing

Factors related to the environment and schedule in which an event or activity takes place, affecting its outcome.

Symptoms

Physical or mental features that are regarded as indicating a condition or disease, often noticed by an individual but not observable by others.

Associated Symptoms

Symptoms that often occur together or in conjunction with a specific disease or condition, indicating its presence or the possibility of a related health issue.