Which diagnosis will the nurse document in a patient's care plan that is NANDA-I approved?
Acute pain
Sore throat
Sleep apnea
Heart failure
The Correct Answer is A
A. "Acute pain" is a NANDA-I approved nursing diagnosis that identifies a specific condition that nursing interventions can address.
B. "Sore throat" is a symptom rather than a nursing diagnosis and does not appear in NANDA-I.
C. "Sleep apnea" is classified as a medical diagnosis and not as a nursing diagnosis within NANDA-I.
D. "Heart failure" is also a medical diagnosis and not an approved nursing diagnosis, as it describes a condition rather than the patient's response or nursing concerns.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The belief tool typically involves assessing specific beliefs but does not encompass the broader scope of spiritual well-being.
B. The FICA assessment tool focuses on Faith, Importance, Community, and Address, but it is not characterized by a lengthy questionnaire.
C. The Hope scale assesses a patient's sense of hope but does not specifically address spirituality in depth.
D. The spiritual well-being scale includes multiple questions that explore various aspects of spirituality, including the relationship with God and life purpose, making it the most appropriate choice for this assessment.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Elevated blood pressure may occur with various conditions but is not a specific late sign of hypoxia.
B. An increased pulse rate can be an early compensatory response to hypoxia rather than a late sign.
C. Cyanosis, which is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, is a classic late sign of hypoxia, indicating severe oxygen deprivation.
D. Restlessness may indicate early signs of hypoxia or anxiety rather than a late sign and can occur before cyanosis develops.