The nurse explains that use of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) provides the advantages of: (Select all that apply.)
a. Improved data collection
b. Standardized nursing language
c. Reduced need to assess
d. Clarified prioritizing
e. Support to nursing research
A, B, D, E
The use of the NOC and NIC improves data collection and uses standardized nursing language, which is an aid to better prioritizing of patient needs. The use of the standardized language is a support to nursing research. These classifications do not reduce the need for accurate assessments.
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