An advantage to the use of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA-I) system of nursing diagnosis is that it:
1. is the official nomenclature endorsed by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
2. effectively includes wellness diagnoses.
3. focuses on wellness and health promotion.
4. emphasizes the activities of nurses in home/community health care.
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