When reviewing both the client's problem list against the various identified nursing diagnoses, both of which include client and family input, the nurse is utilizing of the following processes to minimize diagnostic error:
a) Understanding what is normal vs. what is not normal
b) Verifying
c) Consulting resources
d) Basing diagnoses on patterns
Ans: b) Verifying
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