The nurse wishing to propose a new nursing diagnosis would initiate the process by:
1. Using the proposed nursing diagnosis when constructing client care plans
2. Getting permission for the proposed nursing diagnosis to be implemented by a nursing facility.
4. Presenting the proposed nursing diagnosis at the local AMA (American Medical Association) meeting.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This option is inappropriate since only approved nursing diagnoses should be used to direct nursing care.
Rationale 2: This is not the appropriate method for having a new nursing diagnosis included for use.
Rationale 3: This is the recognized procedure for initiating the approval of a new nursing diagnosis.
Rationale 4: This option is inappropriate since nursing diagnoses are not a part of medical care.
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