A nursing student is learning how to implement the nursing process in the clinical area. The purpose of the diagnosis phase includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Develop a list of problems.
2. Identify client strengths.
3. Develop a plan.
4. Specify goals and outcomes.
5. Identify problems that can be prevented.
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: Diagnosing is analyzing and synthesizing data in order to identify client strengths and health problems that can be prevented or resolved by collaborative and independent nursing interventions as well as developing a list of nursing and collaborative problems. Developing a plan and specifying goals and outcomes is part of the planning phase.
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