5. The nursing diagnosis for a client is immobility related to a strok

QUESTION

5. The nursing diagnosis for a client is immobility related to a stroke. Which classification system can be readily used with this diagnosis?

a. Omaha system of client problems
b. Clinical pathways
c. Nursing intervention classification
d. International classification of disease (ICD)

ANSWER:

ANS: C
The nursing intervention classification organizes nursing interventions under domains. The Omaha classification system is used in health departments and home health agencies. Clinical pathways are standards of practice protocols. ICD describes medical practice.