Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of nursing diagnoses (NANDAs)?
A
- problem-focused: existing problems or concerns of a patient; an actual health problem
- risk diagnosis: when a patient is at increased risk for the development of a health problem or complication
- health promotion: when a patient expresses desire or motivation to improve health status through a behavioral change
2
Q
What is the order of priority of NANDAs? Which types of NANDAs are always top of the priority list?
A
– actual, risk, health promotion – order of priority
– ABCs are always priority NANDAs
- airways
- breathing
- circulation
3
Q
What are the 3 components in a NANDA?
A
- diagnostic label
- related to factors
- assessment findings (AEB)
4
Q
Why are NANDAs important to the nursing process?
A
they direct the planning process and the selection of nursing interventions to achieve desired outcomes for patients; they enable the nurse to develop a care plan which guides nursing care
