Asked by Peter Ivery on Apr 25, 2024
A nurse admits a patient to the unit after completing a comprehensive interview and physical examination.Which action must the nurse implement to develop a nursing diagnosis?
A) Analyze the assessment data
B) Consult standards of care
C) Decide which interventions are appropriate
D) Ask the client's perceptions of her health problem
Nursing Diagnosis
A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes, providing the basis for selecting nursing interventions.
Analyze
To examine something methodically and in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
Assessment Data
Information collected through various methods to evaluate something or someone, typically used to make informed decisions or diagnoses.
- Understand the importance of the nursing process steps in patient care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of the nursing process steps in patient care.