Which occurs in the epidemiologic process that is similar to the diagnosis phase of the nursing process?
A) Data are gathered from reliable sources
B) Healthcare needs and assets are identified
C) Goals and objectives for care are established
D) A tentative hypothesis is formulated
Ans: D
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During the diagnosis phase of the epidemiologic process, a tentative hypothesis is formulated. During the assessment phase of the epidemiologic process, data are gathered from reliable sources. During the diagnosis phase of the nursing process, healthcare needs and assets are identified and goals and objectives for care are established.
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