The nurse, after formulating several diagnoses for a client, does not understand the reason for some ...

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Verifying the information with the client would be inappropriate since the information does not come from subjective data, rather from testing and lab values.
Rationale 2: The nurse already has compared the findings to the norms and standards.
Rationale 3: Both novices and experienced nurses should consult appropriate resources whenever in doubt about a diagnosis. Professional literature, nursing colleagues, and other professionals are all appropriate resources.
Rationale 4: Critical-thinking skills help the nurse be aware of and avoid errors. This comes with experience and is a learned and practiced process.