Which of the following are official NANDA nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Diabetes
b. Acute pain
c. Impaired physical mobility
d. Pancreatitis
e. Activity intolerance
ANS: B, C, E
Diabetes, Impaired physical mobility, and Activity intolerance are NANDA nursing diagnoses. Diabetes and Pancreatitis are medical diagnoses.
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