The nurse is preparing care for a preschool-age child scheduled for a health history and physical assessment. At which point will the nurse determine nursing diagnosis appropriate for the child's care?
A) Prior to the assessment
B) At the time of assessment
C) After completing the review of systems
D) After specific problems have been identified
B
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Nursing diagnosis related to health assessment most commonly address a health concern identified at the time of the assessment. When establishing nursing diagnoses, do not overlook diagnoses that accentuate the healthy functioning of a child and family, even when diagnoses that address specific problems have been identified. Wellness diagnoses are crucial components of the entire assessment picture. The nurse cannot identify diagnoses before the assessment occurs.
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