Exam 5: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

During a physical examination,the nurse discovers that the patient demonstrates signs of flushed,dry,hot skin; dry oral mucous membranes; and temperature elevation.The nurse should treat this data as the basis of a nursing diagnosis plan.What does this data represent?

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of objective data?

A patient with a urinary tract infection is assessed using a clinical pathway.When a projected outcome is not met by a predetermined date,it is determined that what has occurred?

What subjective data does the nurse record following a head-to-toe examination?

The identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs,symptoms,history,laboratory tests,and procedures is known as a _________ _______.

What are the two primary methods used to collect data?

What is a nursing diagnosis considered when a problem is suspected but data to support it are lacking?

A nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis.What is an example of an appropriately written nursing diagnosis?

NANDA International meets to reorganize diagnosis labels and language every ______ years.

What is the primary purpose of nursing orders?

Human responses to levels of wellness in an individual,family,or community that have a readiness for enhancement are known as a _____________ ____________ ____________.

During an admission assessment,the nurse collects objective and subjective data.What is an example of subjective data?

What type of assessment is performed continuously throughout nurse-patient contact?