Which of the following is a criticism of standardized nursing diagnoses developed by NANDA-I?
a. There is little research to support nursing diagnosis labels.
b. A perfect nursing diagnosis must be written for it to be useful.
c. Standardized diagnoses are not included in all states' nurse practice acts.
d. Other professions do not recognize nursing diagnoses.
A
Best practice is evidence-based practice; that is, it is developed through sound, scientific research. Research is currently being conducted, but many of the diagnoses are not research based. A perfect nursing diagnosis is impossible to write, so that is not an issue. Having standardized nursing diagnoses recognized in state practice acts or by other professions has nothing to do with the value of the NANDA-I taxonomy.
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