Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
What question must the nurse ask when formulating a nursing diagnosis?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: What is the issue that I can solve for this client? When formulating a nursing diagnosis, the nurse should focus on identifying the client's actual or potential health problems that can be addressed through nursing interventions. This question helps the nurse to pinpoint the specific problem or need that requires nursing attention, leading to the development of an effective care plan.
A: Focusing on the physician's diagnosis is not relevant to formulating a nursing diagnosis.
C: Physician orders are important but not directly related to formulating a nursing diagnosis.
D: Identifying the underlying disease is important but not the primary focus when formulating a nursing diagnosis.
A: Focusing on the physician's diagnosis is not relevant to formulating a nursing diagnosis.
C: Physician orders are important but not directly related to formulating a nursing diagnosis.
D: Identifying the underlying disease is important but not the primary focus when formulating a nursing diagnosis.