It is important that the wording of a nursing diagnosis falls within the taxonomy of nursing. Which organization is responsible for developing the taxonomy of a nursing diagnosis?
A) American Nurses Association (ANA)
B) North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA)
C) National League for Nursing (NLN)
D) Joint Commission
Ans: B
Feedback: North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) International is the official organization responsible for developing the taxonomy of nursing diagnoses and formulating nursing diagnoses acceptable for study. The ANA, NLN, and Joint Commission are not charged with the task of developing the taxonomy of nursing diagnoses.
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