The purpose of the nursing diagnosis is to:
1. Describe disease and pathology.
2. Delegate nursing interventions.
3. Design nursing activities.
4. Direct the formation of client goals and expected outcomes.
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Rationale 1: This is the purpose of a medical diagnosis.
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