LPN -N101 exam 4

LPN -N101 exam 4 ( 39 Questions)

When a problem is suspected, but lacks enough data to support it, the nursing diagnosis is:



Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason: This is incorrect because it shows that the problem is not suspected, but rather the client has a desire to improve or maintain a level of health. A wellness nursing diagnosis describes a potential or actual health state that can be enhanced.

Choice B reason: This is incorrect because it shows that the problem is not suspected, but rather the client has a cluster of related problems that are associated with a specific situation or event. A syndrome nursing diagnosis describes a patern of responses that are linked by a common cause.

Choice C reason: This is correct because it shows that the problem is suspected, but lacks enough data to support it. A ‘risk for’ nursing diagnosis describes a potential problem that may occur if certain risk factors are present.

Choice D reason: This is incorrect because it shows that the problem is not suspected, but rather the client has signs and symptoms that indicate an actual health issue. An actual nursing diagnosis describes a current problem that has been validated by data.




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