Which are official categories of nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)
a. Actual
b. Risk
c. Wellness
d. Syndrome
e. Potential
ANS: A, B, C, D
Actual, risk, wellness, and syndrome are the four categories of nursing diagnoses.
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