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What type of information is primarily collected by the RN during client assessment to describe past and present health problems?
How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis?
Which source of information is NOT typically used by the RN when assessing a client?
What is the purpose of setting SMART goals during the planning phase?
Which of these is an example of a nursing diagnosis rather than a medical diagnosis?
Who is responsible for making changes to the client's care plan document?
What life needs usually have the highest priority during planning?
Which of the following is NOT a main function of the implementation process?
Why is the care plan considered a 'living document'?
Which aspect is NOT typically included in a nursing assessment?
During evaluation, if a client shows partial progress towards a goal, what is the RN’s best action?
Delegation of tasks by the RN during implementation commonly involves communication through which tool?
The RN collects information about a client's emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual health during assessment.
A medical diagnosis focuses on health problems treated by nursing measures.
Family members can be a valuable source of information during a client assessment.
During planning, goals should be broad and vague to allow flexibility in care.
Only one nursing diagnosis can be made for a client based on existing health problems.
The care plan ensures consistent client care and communication among the healthcare team.
The RN in charge of client care can delegate tasks beyond the legal limits of team members' roles.
Evaluation involves determining whether the goals in a care plan have been met fully, partially, or not at all.
Once established, a care plan never needs to be revised.
Recording observations during care is an important function of the implementation process.
Medical diagnoses often result in ordered actions like medication or surgery to treat conditions.
Revisions to nursing diagnoses, goals, and interventions happen only at discharge.
What is the primary purpose of a nursing diagnosis?
Which of the following goals is NOT a characteristic of SMART goals in nursing planning?
Assessment data from other healthcare providers is not considered in a nursing assessment.
Care plans remain static and are not revised once established.