Exam 4: Nursing Process: Diagnosis

The client's weight is appropriate for his height.His laboratory values and other assessments reflect normal nutritional status.However,he has told the nurse,"I probably eat a little too much red meat.And what is this I hear about needing omega 3 oils in my diet? I don't like to take supplements,and I think I could really improve my nutrition." Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse use?

Which of the following most accurately describes nursing diagnoses? A nursing diagnosis:

Based only on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,which nursing diagnosis should have the highest priority?

Which of the following regarding nursing diagnosis are accurate? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is the best example of a nursing diagnosis statement?

Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,rank the following nursing diagnoses in order of importance,beginning with the highest-priority diagnosis.(Enter using the following format: A,B,C,D)

The nurse receives the following report on four patients on the medical-surgical unit.Which patient will the nurse attend to first?

How does a risk nursing diagnosis differ from a possible nursing diagnosis?

Which of the following describes the difference between a collaborative problem and a medical diagnosis?

Which nursing diagnosis is written in the correct format when using the NANDA-I taxonomy?

What is wrong with the following diagnostic statement? "Impaired Physical Mobility related to laziness and not having appropriate shoes." The statement is:

After identifying problems and etiologies and prior to writing a nursing diagnosis statement,the nurse would:

Which of the following describes the most important use of making a nursing diagnosis? Assume all are true.

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

Which of the following is an example of a problem that nurses can treat independently?

Which statement related to prioritizing patient problems is most accurate?

The patient verbalizes an overwhelming lack of energy.He says,"I still feel exhausted even after I sleep.I feel guilty when I can't keep up with my usual daily activities or sleep during the day.I've been a little depressed lately,too." The patient seems to have difficulty concentrating,but has no apparent physical problems.Which of the following diagnoses best describes his health status?

The diagnostic label,or patient problem,is used primarily to suggest:

When making a diagnosis using NANDA-I,which of the following provides support for the diagnostic label you choose?

Which of the following reflects the most accurate use of an etiology?