The nurse wants to propose a new nursing diagnosis. What action should the nurse take first?
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
3. Submitting the diagnosis to NANDA's Diagnostic Review Committee
4. Presenting the proposed nursing diagnosis at the local AMA (American Medical Association) meeting.
Rationale 1: This option is inappropriate because 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 because nursing diagnoses are not a part of medical care.
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