An RN who practices in a community clinic recognizes the need for a standardized classification and documentation system. Which of the following systems of nursing care classification and documentation would best fit the RN's needs?
A) NANDA International (NANDA-I)
B) Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC)
C) The Omaha System
D) Patient Care Data Set (PCDS)
Ans: C
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