The student nurse is preparing a care plan for an assigned client. When writing the nursing diagnose for this client, which elements are required?
Select all that apply.
1. Medical diagnosis.
2. Risk or related factors.
3. Defining characteristics.
4. A diagnostic label.
5. A definition.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
The nursing diagnosis is composed of four components. These components are a diagnostic label, definition, defining characteristics, and risks or related factors. A medical diagnosis is not included in the nursing diagnosis.
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