Neuman's System Model details the nursing diagnosis as:
1. A comprehensive statement about the client's general condition and actual and potential variances from wellness.
2. Stated in terms of a client's limitations in self-care.
3. Focusing on adaptation problems.
4. Meeting healthcare needs in the context of a client's patterns.
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Rationale 1: Neuman's systems model views the diagnosis as a comprehensive statement about the client's general condition that is used to formulate and prioritize client needs and to identify interactions.
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