Which of the following describes the most important use of making a nursing diagnosis? Assume all are true
a. Differentiates the nurse's role from that of the physician
b. Identifies a body of knowledge unique to nursing
c. Helps nursing develop a more professional image
d. Describes the client's needs for nursing care
D
The benefits to nurses and nursing are that nursing diagnoses differentiate the nurse's role, they identify a unique body of nursing knowledge, and some think they help nursing to develop a more professional image. However, the primary goal of nursing is to serve the good of the patient. Therefore, the most important use of a diagnosis is to specifically identify the client's needs for quality nursing care.
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