To provide optimum care, a nursing intervention should be based on: 1

To provide optimum care, a nursing intervention should be based on:

1. An appropriate nursing diagnosis
2. Subjective and objective client data
3. Sound clinical judgment and knowledge
4. Identified physical and psychosocial needs of the client

ANSWER

ANS: 3
The assessment data direct the nurse in the formulation of a client-specific care plan grounded within clear, relevant nursing diagnoses and directed towards appropriate, attainable client out-comes. A nursing intervention is any treatment, based upon clinical judgment and knowledge that a nurse performs to enhance client outcomes. Ideally, the interventions a nurse uses are evi-dence-based, providing the most current, up-to-date, and effective approaches for client prob-lems. Interventions include both direct and indirect care measures, aimed at individuals, families, and/or the community.