Which of the following is a criticism of standardized nursing diagnoses developed by NANDA?
1) There is little research to support nursing diagnoses labels.
2) A perfect nursing diagnosis must be written in order for it to be useful.
3) They are not included in all states' nurse practice acts.
4) Other professions do not recognize nursing diagnoses.
ANS: 1
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