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NURSING - Chapter 13(Textbook) - Diagnosing
Key Terms - Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/16/2009

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actual nursing diagnoses
Definition
represent a problem that has been validated by the presence of major defining characteristics
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collaborative problems
Definition
actual or potential health problem that may occur from complications of disease, diagnostic studies or the treatment regimen; the nurse works together with other members of the healthcare team toward a resolution
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cue
Definition
significant information that is helpful in making decisions
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data cluster
Definition
grouping of patient data or cues that points to the existence of a patient health problem
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diagnosing
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an analysis of patient data to identify patient strengths and health problems that independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve
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diagnostic error
Definition
failure to detect an actual unhealthy behavior
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health problem
Definition
condition related to health requiring intervention if disease or illness is to be prevented or resolved and coping and wellness are to be promoted
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medical diagnoses
Definition
statement about a specific disease process using terminology from a well-developed classification system accepted by the medical profession
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nursing diagnoses
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actual or potential health problem that independent nursing intervention can prevent or resolve; Actual problem is present, possible problem may be present and potential problem may occur
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standard
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acceptable, expected level of performance established by authority, custom or consent
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syndrome nursing diagnoses
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cluster of actual or risk nursing diagnoses that are predicted to be present because of a certain event or situation
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wellness diagnoses
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clinical judgement about an individual, family or community in transition from a specific level of wellness to a higher level of wellness
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