,
,
, 7. How can a nurse validate a nursing diagnosis?
a. By relying solely on personal experience
b. By collecting data from various sources, including the patient
c. By discussing it only with physicians
d. By documenting the diagnosis without evidence
ANS: B
Rationale: Validating a nursing diagnosis involves collecting data from multiple
sources, including the patient, to ensure accuracy and relevance.
NCLEX Preference: Validation of nursing diagnoses is critical for patient safety
and effective care.
8. What role does evidence-based practice play in nursing diagnoses?
a. It complicates the diagnosis process
b. It provides a scientific basis for nursing decisions
c. It is optional for nursing practice
d. It focuses solely on traditional methods
ANS: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice provides a scientific basis for nursing
decisions, improving patient outcomes and ensuring care is effective and relevant.
NCLEX Preference: Knowledge of evidence-based practice is essential for
modern nursing.
9. What is the purpose of the planning phase in the nursing process?
a. To assess the patient’s condition
b. To develop a care plan with measurable goals
c. To implement interventions immediately
**d. To evaluate patient outcomes
ANS: B
Rationale: The planning phase involves developing a care plan with measurable
goals and outcomes tailored to the patient’s needs.
NCLEX Preference: Effective planning is key to successful patient outcomes.
10. How should nursing diagnoses be prioritized?
a. Based on the nurse’s preference
,
, 7. How can a nurse validate a nursing diagnosis?
a. By relying solely on personal experience
b. By collecting data from various sources, including the patient
c. By discussing it only with physicians
d. By documenting the diagnosis without evidence
ANS: B
Rationale: Validating a nursing diagnosis involves collecting data from multiple
sources, including the patient, to ensure accuracy and relevance.
NCLEX Preference: Validation of nursing diagnoses is critical for patient safety
and effective care.
8. What role does evidence-based practice play in nursing diagnoses?
a. It complicates the diagnosis process
b. It provides a scientific basis for nursing decisions
c. It is optional for nursing practice
d. It focuses solely on traditional methods
ANS: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice provides a scientific basis for nursing
decisions, improving patient outcomes and ensuring care is effective and relevant.
NCLEX Preference: Knowledge of evidence-based practice is essential for
modern nursing.
9. What is the purpose of the planning phase in the nursing process?
a. To assess the patient’s condition
b. To develop a care plan with measurable goals
c. To implement interventions immediately
**d. To evaluate patient outcomes
ANS: B
Rationale: The planning phase involves developing a care plan with measurable
goals and outcomes tailored to the patient’s needs.
NCLEX Preference: Effective planning is key to successful patient outcomes.
10. How should nursing diagnoses be prioritized?
a. Based on the nurse’s preference
