Which is an example of a medical diagnosis?
a. Constipation
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Impaired skin integrity
d. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements
ANS: B
Diabetes mellitus is the only example of a medical diagnosis; all other options are examples of nursing diagnoses.
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