When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses for which of the following types of problems?
a. physical illnesses
b. psychiatric diagnoses as listed in the DSM-IV
c. ineffective areas of function
d. physical health problems as listed in the ICD-9-CM
C
The nurse independently assesses for ineffective areas of client function when selecting NANDA diagnoses. Specific physical illnesses (diseases) are part of the physician's diagnosis.
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