CANADIAN FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
PDF POTTER AND PERRY 7TH EDITION
EXAM REVIEW 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ The nursing diagnosis "Need for high protein diet related to
alteration in nutrition" does not identify the problem and etiology. It
identifies the client's goal rather than the problem. It could be
reworded as Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
related to inadequate protein intake.
Answer:
◉ DIF:
Answer: Analysis REF: 167-168
◉
Answer: 9. Nursing diagnoses meet specific criteria so they
accurately reflect both the client's problem and the possible etiology
involved. Which one of the following statements is an example of an
appropriately written nursing diagnosis?
◉ a.
, Answer: Cardiac output decreased related to motor vehicle accident
◉ b.
Answer: Potential for injury related to improper teaching in the use
of crutches
◉ c.
Answer: Ineffective airway clearance related to increased secretions
◉ d.
Answer: Risk for change in body image related to cancer
◉ ANS:
Answer: C
◉ The nursing diagnosis Ineffective airway clearance related to
increased secretions is written appropriately. It identifies a problem
by using a NANDA International diagnostic statement and connects
it to its etiology.
Answer:
◉ The nursing diagnosis Cardiac output decreased related to motor
vehicle accident is written incorrectly. The etiology is not treatable.
PDF POTTER AND PERRY 7TH EDITION
EXAM REVIEW 2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ The nursing diagnosis "Need for high protein diet related to
alteration in nutrition" does not identify the problem and etiology. It
identifies the client's goal rather than the problem. It could be
reworded as Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
related to inadequate protein intake.
Answer:
◉ DIF:
Answer: Analysis REF: 167-168
◉
Answer: 9. Nursing diagnoses meet specific criteria so they
accurately reflect both the client's problem and the possible etiology
involved. Which one of the following statements is an example of an
appropriately written nursing diagnosis?
◉ a.
, Answer: Cardiac output decreased related to motor vehicle accident
◉ b.
Answer: Potential for injury related to improper teaching in the use
of crutches
◉ c.
Answer: Ineffective airway clearance related to increased secretions
◉ d.
Answer: Risk for change in body image related to cancer
◉ ANS:
Answer: C
◉ The nursing diagnosis Ineffective airway clearance related to
increased secretions is written appropriately. It identifies a problem
by using a NANDA International diagnostic statement and connects
it to its etiology.
Answer:
◉ The nursing diagnosis Cardiac output decreased related to motor
vehicle accident is written incorrectly. The etiology is not treatable.
