Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 54
Which of the following will determine nursing interventions for a client on medication?
A. Assessment
B. Diagnoses
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: B. Diagnoses
The nursing diagnosis is the conclusion derived from the assessment, and it is the component of the nursing process that drives the interventions. A nursing diagnosis is defined by NANDA International (2013) as a clinical judgment concerning a human response to health conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response, by an individual, family, group, or community.
Option A: Nursing assessment is the gathering of information about a patient’s physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual status by a licensed Registered Nurse. Nursing assessment is the first step in the nursing process. A section of the nursing assessment may be delegated to a certified nurse aides.
Option C: Implementation is the step which involves action or doing and the actual carrying out of nursing interventions outlined in the plan of care. This phase requires nursing interventions such as applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen, direct or indirect care, medication administration, standard treatment protocols, and EDP standards.
Option D: This final step of the nursing process is vital to a positive patient outcome. Whenever a healthcare provider intervenes or implements care, they must reassess or evaluate to ensure the desired outcome has been met. Reassessment may frequently be needed depending upon the overall patient condition. The plan of care may be adapted based on new assessment data.