2.2 Nursing Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the definition of Nursing Diagnosis ?

Answer 1

Provide the basis of selection of nursing action to achieve outcomes for which a nurse is accountable

Question 2

What are the types of Nursing Diagnosis

Answer 2

1. Actual diagnosis

2. Potential diagnosis

Question 3

What are the factors involved in writing diagnosis ?

Answer 3

1. Short & accurate
2. Specific
3. Do not use medical terms or medical diagnosis

Question 4

What are the components of Nursing Diagnosis ?

Answer 4

1. Title
2. Characteristic
3. Etiology

Question 5

What is the difference between Nursing Diagnosis & Medical Diagnosis ?

Answer 5

ND- gives focus to body response towards disease

MD- give focus to identifying disease

Question 6

What is the Process of Nursing Diagnosis ?

Answer 6

1. Assessment (objective & subjective)
2. Analyse data
3. Identify problem (actual/potential)
4. Formulate nursing diagnosis