What is the purpose of establishing a nursing diagnosis?
A) to describe a functional health problem
B) to collaborate with the physician
C) to identify medical problems
D) to meet accreditation criteria
Ans: A
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Establishment of a nursing diagnosis reflects the synthesis of data gathered during a nursing assessment. Gordon suggested a framework for organizing nursing diagnoses based on functional health, thus offering a convenient way to cluster similar diagnoses.
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