CHAPTER 17 NURSING DIAGNOSIS
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
◉ Which steps are considered essential by the nurse for decision making
in a diagnostic process? Select all that apply.
1 Data clustering
2 Risk nursing diagnosis
3 Formulating the diagnosis
4 Identifying client health problems
5 Health promotion nursing diagnosis. Answer: 1 Data clustering
3 Formulating the diagnosis
4 Identifying client health problems
Data clustering, formulating the diagnosis, and identifying client health
problems are the decision-making steps in a diagnostic process. In data
clustering, a set of signs or symptoms is gathered during assessment, and
the nurse groups the data in a logical way. Formulating a diagnosis
involves reviewing all the information. A client's health problem is
identified by the signs and symptoms of the disease. Risk nursing
diagnosis and health promotion nursing diagnosis are types of diagnoses.
Text Reference - p. 224
◉ As per Yura and Walsh, what are the components of the nursing
process? Select all that apply.
1 Planning
, 2 Evaluation
3 Assessment
4 Implementation
5 Nursing diagnosis. Answer: 1 Planning
2 Evaluation
3 Assessment
4 Implementation
5 Nursing diagnosis
As per Yura and Walsh there are four components to the nursing
process. They are assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Nursing diagnosis is a part of the nursing process according to most
other theorists, but Yura and Walsh do not consider it part of the
nursing process.
Text Reference - p. 223
◉ A nurse is designing a care plan for a client who is experiencing
dyspnea. Which components of the assessment data can be part of the
risk nursing diagnosis for this client? Select all that apply.
1. Cyanosis
2. The family history of the client
3. Impaired gaseous exchange in the lungs
4. Reduced oxygen saturation of the blood
5. The diet that the client should take in this disorder. Answer: 1.
Cyanosis
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
◉ Which steps are considered essential by the nurse for decision making
in a diagnostic process? Select all that apply.
1 Data clustering
2 Risk nursing diagnosis
3 Formulating the diagnosis
4 Identifying client health problems
5 Health promotion nursing diagnosis. Answer: 1 Data clustering
3 Formulating the diagnosis
4 Identifying client health problems
Data clustering, formulating the diagnosis, and identifying client health
problems are the decision-making steps in a diagnostic process. In data
clustering, a set of signs or symptoms is gathered during assessment, and
the nurse groups the data in a logical way. Formulating a diagnosis
involves reviewing all the information. A client's health problem is
identified by the signs and symptoms of the disease. Risk nursing
diagnosis and health promotion nursing diagnosis are types of diagnoses.
Text Reference - p. 224
◉ As per Yura and Walsh, what are the components of the nursing
process? Select all that apply.
1 Planning
, 2 Evaluation
3 Assessment
4 Implementation
5 Nursing diagnosis. Answer: 1 Planning
2 Evaluation
3 Assessment
4 Implementation
5 Nursing diagnosis
As per Yura and Walsh there are four components to the nursing
process. They are assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Nursing diagnosis is a part of the nursing process according to most
other theorists, but Yura and Walsh do not consider it part of the
nursing process.
Text Reference - p. 223
◉ A nurse is designing a care plan for a client who is experiencing
dyspnea. Which components of the assessment data can be part of the
risk nursing diagnosis for this client? Select all that apply.
1. Cyanosis
2. The family history of the client
3. Impaired gaseous exchange in the lungs
4. Reduced oxygen saturation of the blood
5. The diet that the client should take in this disorder. Answer: 1.
Cyanosis
