After a comprehensive assessment, correctly written nursing diagnoses developed for psychiatric clients may include which of the following components? Select all that apply
A. Medical judgments related to the psychiatric disorder
B. Unmet client needs present at the moment
C. Supporting data that validate the diagnosis
D. Outcomes that will be targets for nursing interventions
E. Statements of client problems of a functional nature
ANS: B, C, E
A nursing diagnosis is a statement of a client's functional problem. An actual nursing diagnosis must include related to (R/T) and as evidenced by (AEB) statements. A "risk for" diagnosis does not contain AEB because there is only a potential for the problem; it does not yet exist.
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