Multiple Choice
A patient's nursing diagnosis is insomnia. The desired outcome is: "Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly by October 31." On November 1, a review of the sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Continue the current plan without changes.
B) Remove this nursing diagnosis from the plan of care.
C) Write a new nursing diagnosis that better reflects the problem.
D) Revise the outcome target date and interventions.
Correct Answer:
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