The nurse is planning nursing diagnoses for a client. Which statement is true regarding nursing diagnoses?
a. Nursing diagnoses are very similar to medical diagnoses.
b. A nursing diagnosis identifies a specific disease or condition.
c. A nursing diagnosis focuses on the client's responses to health problems.
d. Nursing diagnoses are used as a mechanism for direct financial reimbursement.
ANS: C
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