The nurse is reviewing information about the formulation of nursing diagnoses. What should the nurse identify as the area in which nursing diagnoses differ from medical diagnoses and collaborative problems?
1. Mental status of the client
2. Chronic nature of the illness
3. Nursing care focus
4. Prognosis
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not considered and so is not an area of difference.
Rationale 2: This is not considered and so is not an area of difference.
Rationale 3: Nursing focus is an area that differs.
Rationale 4: This is not considered and so is not an area of difference.
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