What action must the nurse always take to confirm the diagnosis before final decisions are made?
A. Ensuring it is an official diagnosis in the Omaha diagnosis system
B. Checking to see if it is a reimbursable diagnosis
C. Confirming that the diagnosis falls within the agency's guidelines
D. Validating the diagnosis/conclusion with the community or client
ANS: D
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